Penguins - Facts
What do penguins use for camouflage?
smooth, waterproof, black and white feathers
How do penguins move?
they waddle
What two things do tigers use their claws for?
Fighting each other and hunting
What are the 2 characteristics of an ice storm?
Freezing rain that accumulates .25 inches of ice
Where do narwhals live?
Canada, Greenland, Norway, and Russia
What do penguins chicks eat?
Regurgitated fish and krill
Where do penguins live?
Antarctica
Why do tigers move to areas with lots of plants?
It is where the animals they eat live.
When do ice storms typically occur?
December and January
What animal group is the narwhal a part of?
mammals
When do penguin chicks become adults?
2-3 months
What is a group of penguins called?
A flock
Why do tigers have stripes?
to camouflage them- they look like sun shining through the trees.
What are the three characteristics of a blizzard?
Falling and blowing snow, 35 MPH wind, and 1/4 mile visibility
Why do narwhals have a long tooth?
To attract females
How long can large penguins stay under water?
20 minutes
What is tobogganing?
When a penguin slides on its belly
True or False:
Tigers from the same family have the same stripe patterns
False: no two tigers have the same patterns of stripes
What is supercooling?
When precipitation does not freeze until it hits the groun
How deep can narwhals dive?
5,000 feet
How fast can penguins swim?
up to 17 mph
What is the pouch the male penguins carry the eggs in called?
a brooding pouch
What does nocturnal mean?
They are awake and hunt at night
How many pounds does 1/4 inch of ice add to a powerline?
500 pounds
What are the narwhals predators?
polar bears, killer whales, and walruses