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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NERVOUS SQUIRREL

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HUNGRY HIPPO MISSES OUT ON LUNCH

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I LIKE MY SALMON ROAR!

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FIRE BREATHING FIAT 500

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CAT RIPS OFF OWN EARS DUE TO UNTREATED CANCER

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WAVES FROZEN IN TIME

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