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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SNOWCAP SQUIRREL

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ARTIST TURNS DAUGHTER'S DOODLES INTO WORKS OF ART

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PRAIRIE DOG AND STARLING STAND-OFF

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BEATEN TO A PULP FOR MY TRANS-FORMATION, BUT I WON’T LET THE BULLIES GET ME DOWN

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A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .

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WOMAN'S SKIN TURNED SILVER AFTER TAKING NOSE DROPS

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EYE-CATCHING TRIBAL HAIRSTYLES

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