[Sea Creatures] Penguin Trivia Quiz: 3 Multiple-Choice Questions to Learn Fun Facts

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Penguins, with their cute appearance and waddling walk, are popular attractions at aquariums and zoos.

You can picture them in many situations, such as getting friendly with humans or swimming underwater.

In this article, we’ve compiled a collection of quizzes packed with fun facts about penguins.

As you answer the questions, you’ll deepen your knowledge of their ecology and characteristics.

It’s recommended not only for fans of marine life but also for anyone who wants to pick up more trivia.

Give these quizzes a try and discover the charm of penguins!

[Sea Creatures] Penguin Trivia Quiz: Three-choice questions to learn fun facts (11–20)

What is the behavior penguins perform during the breeding season called?

Elegant March
Ecstatic Display
Elegant steps

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Ecstatic Display

In penguin breeding season behavior, there is something called the “ecstatic display.” This refers to a type of gesture performed by penguins to attract a mate. By spreading their wings, lifting their necks toward the sky, and vocalizing, they assert their presence. This display plays an important role both in claiming territory and in finding a partner.

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

fish
pebble
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?

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In conclusion

It sounds fun to look into the characteristics of penguins commonly kept in Japan, such as Humboldt penguins and African (Cape) penguins, and try learning the differences between each species.

By remembering what many types of penguins have in common, you’ll probably enjoy watching them even more.

Another highlight is that you can pick up fun trivia by reading the explanations of the quiz answers.

Be sure to check out the charming penguin stories and give the quiz a try!