Penguin Adaptations
6th Grade•44 minutes
Learning Objective
I can describe the physical adaptations that help penguins survive in their environment.
Practice Questions
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1. Describe two physical adaptations that help king penguin chicks survive the harsh Antarctic winter, based on the video.
2. The video mentions that adult king penguins can dive to 300 meters (1,000 feet). How does this adaptation help them survive?
3. Explain how the adult king penguins' ability to keep fish fresh in their bellies helps their chicks survive.
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Educational Video
Go Inside an Antarctic 'City' of 400,000 King Penguins — Ep. 4 | Wildlife: Resurrection Island
National Geographic
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