Directions: Let's see what you have learned about Yellow-eyed 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!
1. The Yellow-eyed Penguin lives and breeds on...
A. the coastlines of Africa and South America.
B. the coastline of New Zealand and islands south of New Zealand.
2. The female penguin almost always lays two eggs, however...
B. if food is abundant, both chicks will survive.
C. the parents do not care for or protect the nest.
3. Yellow-eyed Penguins are...
A. the third largest penguins of all of the species.
B. the smallest of warm weather penguins.
C. the second largest of all of the penguin species.
4. The penguin chicks...
A. will join crèches soon after birth.
B. will remain in the nest until they are adults.
C. will remain with their parents until they grow their adult feathers.
5. The Yellow-eyed Penguin stands around...
A. 18-21 inches tall and weighs approximately 10-12 pounds.
B. 36-41 inches tall and weighs approximately 60-70 pounds.
C. 22-31 inches tall and weighs approximately 13 pounds.
Other Suggested Activities:
* Research New Zealand and discuss why this penguin thrives in this environment
* Make a graphic organizer to refer to that has all of the facts about this penguin (i.e. who, what, where, when, why, and how)
* Do a cooperative learning activity that has each group research a different aspect of this penguin