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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THE END OF THE WORLD CINEMA

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SMILEY GECKO POSES FOR THE CAMERA

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UNUSUAL FRIENDSHIP

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GIVE US A KISS - CHEEKY ORANGUTAN PUCKERS UP FOR CAMERA

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KUNG-FU LEOPARD CUBS

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GRAND PRIX-INSPIRED ESPRESSO MACHINE

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JOLY THE WOLLY FALLS FOR PARKING PRANK

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FACES OF ORPHAN VICTIMS OF AGENT ORANGE

These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .

LIFE-LIKE PENCIL DRAWINGS

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SIBLING RIVALRY

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