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emperor penguins swimming in the waters of Antarctica
October 29, 2012 | Emperor Penguins, Antarctica
This Month in Photo of the Day: National Geographic Magazine Features
Emperor penguins are Olympian swimmers, capable of diving to 1,750 feet and remaining underwater 20 minutes on a single breath. "I was mesmerized by their beautiful bubble trails," says Nicklen, who braved 28°F water to capture these images.
See more pictures from the November 2012 feature story "Escape Velocity."
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