A collection of trivia quizzes about penguins: little-known facts about their ecology and fun tidbits.
Many of you have probably seen penguins toddling over ice or rocky terrain at zoos or aquariums.
Their adorable appearance is universally popular with people of all ages.
In this article, we’ll introduce lots of penguin trivia in a quiz format.
We’ve selected a wide range of topics, from penguin anatomy to various records related to penguins.
If you come across something you didn’t know, take this opportunity to remember it! Enjoy these tidbits that might just change the way you look at penguins.
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A collection of penguin trivia quizzes: little-known penguin ecology and fun facts (1–10)
What percentage of the penguins kept in captivity worldwide are in Japan?
- About 10%
- About 25%
- About 50%
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About 25%
It is said that about 25% of the penguins kept in captivity worldwide are in Japan. Japan has a very high level of awareness and expertise in penguin care, and many aquariums keep a variety of penguin species.
What is the approximate body length of a fairy penguin in centimeters?
- about 20 cm
- about 40 cm
- about 60 cm
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about 40 cm
The fairy penguin’s body length is reported to be about 40 cm. Among penguins living today, the fairy penguin is the smallest species. Despite their small size, they swim quickly and skillfully catch their prey.
What does the term ‘first penguin’ mean?
- The person who first takes on risky challenges
- A person who takes the first train of the day
- About the team leader
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The person who first takes on risky challenges
The term “first penguin” refers to the person who steps forward first into something new or risky—a pioneer. It originates from the behavior of the brave penguin that is the first to dive into the sea from the flock.
Penguin trivia quiz roundup: little-known penguin ecology and fun facts (11–20)
What do you call the structure of the arteries and veins in a penguin’s legs?
- convective heat exchange
- Wonder Net
- Radiant cooling system
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Wonder Net
The veins in a penguin’s legs surround the arteries, a structure known as the rete mirabile (wonder net). When feet rest on cold ground, blood vessels normally constrict to conserve body heat, which, if prolonged, leads to poor circulation and can cause chilblains or frostbite. However, in penguins, the veins carrying cooled blood from the feet encircle the arteries, cooling the arterial blood in turn. As a result, the vessels no longer need to constrict, eliminating the risk of chilblains and frostbite.
Which kanji is used to write “penguin?”
- a one-winged bird
- Gigaku bird
- penguin
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penguin
Penguins are sometimes written in kanji as “人鳥” (human bird). One theory holds that this is because they cannot fly and walk upright on land in a straight, human-like posture. Although it wasn’t among the options, they can also be written as “企鵝.” Here, “企” means standing on tiptoes, and “鵝” refers to a goose; these characters were applied based on the penguin’s way of walking and appearance.
What month and day is World Penguin Day?
- April 25
- May 21
- July 17
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April 25
World Penguin Day is on April 25 every year. It is said to originate from the time when Adélie penguins begin to appear around the American research base in Antarctica during this period.
Which of the following keeps (or houses) penguins?
- Kamo Aquarium
- Gunma Safari Park
- Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
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Gunma Safari Park
Penguins are not kept at Kamo Aquarium or Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. On the other hand, Humboldt penguins are kept at Gunma Safari Park. Hearing that a safari park has penguins might feel odd, but there are other safari parks in Japan that also keep penguins.