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[WATCH] Penguin hitchhikes a ride aboard research boat
An inquisitive penguin jumps onto the dinghy of an Australian research team and takes a casual look around the boat before jumping back into the cold waters of the Antarctic
An Australian research team got a surprise visit while on mission in the Antarctic
An Australian Antarctic Division team carrying out research in the Antarctic got a surprise visitor when a penguin casually hopped aboard their dinghy, took a look around before jumping back into the freezing waters.
The video captioned “When a #penguin drops in to check on your work” shows the inquisitive penguin casually checking out the crew on board the rib.
The clip has fascinated animal-lovers around the world and has gone viral on social media.
When a #penguin drops in to check on your work.
— Antarctic Division (@AusAntarctic) January 17, 2018
📷 Matthew McKay#Antarctica #justanotherdayattheoffice #awesome pic.twitter.com/f7jsB1ZV2z
The Australian Antarctic Division team routinely carries out research and conservation projects in the Antarctic.
