Surfing Penguins
These surfing penguins are making waves as they glide gracefully across the ocean.They are showcasing their talent as they arrive on the East Coast beach of New Island in the Falklands.The penguins are of the gentoo species, characterised by their bright orange bills and the distinctive white stripes on their heads. The dazzling images were captured by amateur photographer Shanu Subra, during a 26 day ecology expedition. Here: a lone penguin balancing cooly on a single foot as it catches a wave. (Photos by Shanu Subra/Solent News/SIPA Press) Continue reading »
Photo of the Day: The Emperor Penguins
Paul Nicklen of Canada won 1st Prize in the Nature Stories category for his photographs of Emperor Penguins. Scientists discover that Emperor Penguins are capable of tripling their swimming speed by releasing millions of bubbles from their feathers. These bubbles reduce the friction between their feathers and the icy seawater, allowing them to accelerate in the water. (Paul Nicklen/ National Geographic Magazine)
A Lot of Penguins
From the sky, it looks as though it is a river clogged with pollution or perhaps a field of exotic flowers. It’s not until you get closer that the true nature of this living carpet is revealed. Continue reading »
Photo of the Day: Penguins Of Antarctica
A King penguin looks into the viewfinder of a camera in Antarctica. (Barcroft)
Photo of the Day: Penguins on the March
Cape Penguins, wearing colorful ribbons, take a walk at the Hakkeijima Sea Paradise aquarium-amusement park complex in Yokohama, southwest of Tokyo, Japan. (AP)
