Nils Olav

High school (ages 12+)
Animals & Nature

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/nils-olav

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Nils Olav built?1972
2. What is the scientific name?Aptenodytes patagonicus
3. What is the native habitat?Sub-Antarctic islands
4. Why does a penguin have a military rank?The Norwegian King's Guard adopted a penguin in 1972, gave him a regimental number, and promoted him through ranks to honor the animal and boost morale.
5. Where does Nils Olav live?Nils Olav lives at Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland, where many visitors come to see him.

Colonel-in-Chief: An honorary ceremonial role within a military regiment, often held by a senior royal or distinguished individual.
Regimental Number: A unique identification number assigned to each member of a military unit, including honorary members like Nils Olav.
Sub-Antarctic Islands: A biogeographical region located south of the Antarctic Convergence and north of the Antarctic continent.