Q. Which of the following species of penguins is/are found north of the equator?
  1. Emperor penguin
  2. Kumimanu bicae
  3. Galapagos penguin
  4. Adelie penguin
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Answer: Only 3
Notes: The Galapagos penguin is the only penguin species found north of the equator. Emperor and Adélie penguins are native to Antarctica, while Kumimanu bicae is an extinct giant penguin that lived in New Zealand millions of years ago. Thus, only option 3 is correct.
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