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Penguin jumps into man's boat for a quick hi-bye

Oh hey there human, long time no see!
Penguin jumps into man's boat for a quick hi-bye
Just your friendly neighbourhood penguin. Credit: Shutterstock / fieldwork

Hello yes, I would like to apply to be a member of the Australian Antarctic Division team. Oh and also, I'm a penguin.

Footage released on Wednesday by the Australian Antarctic Division shows a penguin quickly dropping in on communications specialist Matthew McKay, who was travelling through sea ice at the time.

A bold move from the penguin there, but why did he do it?

Matthew McKay, we are officially jealous.

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