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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STUNNING WINTER PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE HIGHEST RAILWAY IN THE ALPS

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FALSE KILLER WHALE BEAMS AS HE CATCHES HIS LUNCH

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LAZY LIZARDS RELAX AND POSE LIKE YODA

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I LIKE MY SALMON ROAR!

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MOUNT BROMO METEOR SHOWER

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SLEEPING BEAUTIES

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