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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SUPER FROG - FLYING FROGS TAKE OFF

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TOY CAR ADVENTURES

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SOUTHERN CROSSED AURORA

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STRANDED POLAR BEAR

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AN ELEPHANT IN THE ROOM: HOTEL WITH A TWIST

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SHARK WHISPERER BALANCES SHARK IN HIS HAND

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PEEK-A-BOO FISH: BRIT SNAPPER MAKES RARE FIND

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BRAVE DIVER FEEDS SHARKS DEADLY FISH

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TWIT-TWOO

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PELT-MOBILE SPOTTED

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