Directions: Let's see what you have learned about Snares crested Penguins. The following questions are multiple choice. Click on the answer that you think is correct. Feel free to print this page and circle the correct answer. Good Luck!

picture of snares crested penguin

 

1. The Snares crested Penguin nests...

                A. in shallow holes in the ground lined with plant material

                    B. in nests made of stones and pebbles

                    C. in deep holes in the ground, under layers of ice

2. These penguins measure around...

                A. 28 inches tall and weigh between 6-7 pounds

                    B. 17 inches tall and weigh between 9-11 pounds

                    C. 26 inches tall and weigh between 9-11 pounds

3. Snares Island is a...

                A. island off the coast of New England

                    B. marine sanctuary where no humans are permitted

                    C.  huge tourist attraction in New Zealand

4. Snares crested Penguins are different from other cresteds because...

                A. they have a heavier bill and their chest starts at the bottom of their bills and goes around   to        the back of their necks

                    B. they have white feathers embedded in their cheeks and they can move they particular feathers up and down and back and forth

                    C. they do not look anything like the other cresteds that they are so closely related to

5. When the chicks go off to sea they search for...

                A. other penguins to play with

                    B. seaweed to feed on to survive

                    C. krill, fish, and squid to feed on to survive

 

 

Other Suggested Activities:

* Find Snares Island on a map of New Zealand. Make an argument for or against the marine sanctuary that no humans are permitted

* Write a short story that informs readers about the Snares crested Penguin. (This story can be fictional, but made up by you)

* Create a crossword puzzle, using information only anout the Snares crested Penguin

 

Let's go back to the Snares page

Return to main menu

View glossary