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Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) explode out of the water, returning to breed

Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) explode out of the water, returning to breed at Cape Washington, Antarctica. Taken on location for BBC Frozen Planet series, 2009

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Emperor penguins diving {Aptenodytes forsteri} Antarctica

Emperor penguins diving {Aptenodytes forsteri} Antarctica. Emperor penguins are the bird diving champions and can acheive a depth of 500m. Humans can only descend 150m before the water pressure collapses the lungs

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Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) males dive through openings in the sea ice

Emperor penguins (Aptenodytes forsteri) males dive through openings in the sea ice to take their first swim in over 4 months as they have spent the bleak winter incubating their eggs. Cape Washington, Ross Sea, Antarctica. Taken on location for BBC Frozen Planet series, 2009

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