Aquatic Animals
This animal has eight arms and can squirt ink to escape predators.
Octopus
What color are most penguins?
Black and white
Sharks have lots of sharp teeth.
Yes
Do dolphins live in the ocean or on land?
On land
Dolphins are..................
Clever
This sea creature looks like a floating umbrella with tentacles and can sting.
Jellyfish
Do penguins live in the North Pole or the South Pole?
South Pole
What part of a shark’s body helps it swim fast?
Answer: Its tail (or fins)
Is a dolphin a fish or a mammal?
A mammal
Many people think that sharks are ...
scary
Which aquatic bird cannot fly but is a great swimmer and lives in cold climates?
Penguin
What do penguins use their wings for, since they cannot fly?
Swimming
What kind of animal is a shark—fish or mammal?
Fish
What part of the dolphin helps it breathe?
Blowhole
The whale is ...
huge
This gentle creature has a hard shell and swims slowly through the ocean.
Sea turtle
What do penguins eat to stay strong and healthy in the cold ocean?
Fish (also: krill or squid)
What sense do sharks use the most to find food in the water?
Smell
Dolphins are very smart. What do they use to “talk” to each other?
Sounds and clicks (or whistles)
The jellyfish is...
graceful
Which animal from these: a penguin, an octopus,a sea turtle, a jelly fish can regrow its arms, changes color to camouflage, and is considered highly intelligent?
Octopus
How do penguin parents keep their eggs warm in freezing temperatures?
They balance the eggs on their feet and cover them with a warm flap of skin
Sharks don’t have bones. What are their bodies made of instead?
Cartilage (the same flexible stuff in your nose and ears)
What is it called when dolphins jump and spin out of the water for fun or communication?
Leaping or breaching
The penguins on the land are ...
clumsy