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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100K BARONESS THATCHER COLLECTION

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WAVING SEAL PUP

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BURSTING FIREWORKS

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HITCHHIKING BIRDS

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FUNERAL COMPANY MAKE DIAMONDS FROM CREMATED REMAINS

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A POOL WITH A VIEW

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INTIMATE PORTRAITS OF AFRICAN TRIBES

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ALL ABOARD THE MONKEY EXPRESS

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BATTY ABOUT BATMAN - MAN SPENDS £65K ON COLLECTION

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NINJA RED SQUIRREL

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GOOGLEMAP WHALESHARKS

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