Penguins
Which penguin is the largest of the species?
Emperor Penguin
Are Polar Bears faster runners or swimmers?
runners.. they run at 25 mph and swim at 6mph
Does an arctic fox hibernate?
No
Is the Snowshoe Hare an herbivore or carnivore?
Herbivore
Name another arctic animal that we did not learn about but was mentioned
beluga, seal, walrus, reindeer, narwhal, whale, snowy owl , puffins
Why can't penguins fly?
They have flippers not wings
Seals :(
What two colors of fur does a fox have and what color do they have for each season?
Brown in the summer and white in the winter
Through thumping on its rear legs
What is the charity event called where people run into water at freezing cold temperatures?
The Polar Bear Plunge
What do penguins normally eat?
Krill and squid
What color is a polar bear's skin?
black... it looks white because the skin is transparent
The size of an Arctic Fox is compared to the size of a what?
domestic cat
What's the main difference between a hare and a rabbit?
Hares are physically larger than rabbits
What two animals change their fur color depending on seasons
Arctic fox and snowshoe hair
Are penguins only found at the South Pole?
No,they live all over the southern hemisphere, even the galapagos island !
What does a Polar Bear have that helps keep it warm?
Blubber
When conditions get too cold what increases in a fox to help provide warmth?
It's metabolism
What's the only part of the fur that doesn't change color on a Snowshoe Hare?
The very tops of the ears... they stay black
What were Penguin Lady's favorite colors?
Black and White
Name 3 types/species of penguins
Emperor, chinstrap, galapagos, macaroni, adelie, yellow-eyed, magellanic, king penguin, little blue penguin or fairy, gentoo, humboldt, rockhopper, snares, fiordland, erect-crested, royal, australian little penguin, african
How much can a full grown male Polar Bear weigh?
up to 1500 Lbs
5-8 pups
Snowshoe Hares got their name because of their.... what?
their feet
How long is a snowshoe hare's foot?
7 inches