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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.

Penguin trivia quiz roundup: little-known penguin ecology and fun facts (11–20)

When giant pandas were gifted from China, which species of penguin was presented from Japan along with the Japanese serow?

When giant pandas were gifted from China, which species of penguin was presented from Japan along with the Japanese serow?
  1. Emperor penguin
  2. Humboldt penguin
  3. African penguin
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African penguin

In 1972, the giant pandas Lan Lan and Kang Kang were presented by China, and in return, in 1973, a Japanese serow and African penguins were sent from Japan to China. This exchange was carried out as a symbol of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

As a courtship behavior, what do male penguins give to females?

As a courtship behavior, what do male penguins give to females?
  1. fish
  2. pebble
  3. feather
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pebble

Among penguins, there are species in which males court favored females by presenting them with beautiful pebbles. Rockhopper penguins and Adélie penguins are particularly well known for this. Since pebbles are also used for nest building, they serve as important, attractive nesting materials. Isn’t this behavior a sign of the penguins’ ingenuity and close social bonds?

In conclusion

We’ve introduced a bunch of penguin trivia in a quiz format all at once.

Weren’t there quite a few facts you didn’t know? I hope you take this opportunity to pick up some penguin trivia.

It might even change the way you look at penguins at zoos or aquariums!