FLYING PENGUINS LEAP OUT OF THE OCEAN

Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg. Shaking their tail feathers dry, the seabirds take a few moments to waddle back towards the water's edge before taking the plunge again. The amusing scene was captured by photography guide David Merron as he watched the penguins from a boat near Danco Island, Antarctica.

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DOTING SEAL TICKLES HER PUP

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PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE

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ABANDONED HOBBIT HOUSE

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FROG FRIENDS

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MILLIONS OF SARDINES CREATE A TORNADO WAVE

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ADORABLE BEAR CUBS SHARE A HUG

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STRANDED POLAR BEAR

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FROZEN WATERFALLS

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RECORD BREAKING WATERMELON

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WHITE TAILED EAGLES FIGHT FOR FOOD

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