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Emperor penguins.
Date Taken:
October 29, 2017
Photograph By:
Greg Neri
License Type:
Creative Commons CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.

A group of emperor penguins walk away after a curious inspection of the photographer. With no predators above the ice, penguins have no fear of humans. U.S. law prohibits people from touching or interfering with Antarctic wildlife, but a photographer who sits quietly may be approached by the penguins while they try to figure out what strange penguin you may be. 

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