Many people think that animals aren’t capable of doing things just for fun, but these penguins definitely are!
Taking a little time off and enjoying a day of surfing at the beach makes for a happy penguin.
Falkland Islands: These penguins were
surfing the waves on to land and looked so happy each time.
PHOTO: TOM SVENSSON, SWEDEN – COMEDY WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS
Happy Thursday. 🙂
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I love how adorably awkward penguins are. They certainly look like they’re always having fun!
They do! They often seem to be having a good time. Of course, the business of survival is rather serious, especially for the Antarctic penguins, so they have to enjoy some fun when they can!
We watched the seals rolling in the surf at La Jolla, California. They repeated it over and over and over, each trying to outdo the other. I think birds and animals know what fun is. Stay well Lynette. Allan
Yes, I think they do, as well. It always seems odd to me that some people don’t agree. Cheers, Allan.
so cute ! i love this picture, good shot
I didn’t take it; it comes from the Comedy Wildlife series, but thanks. 🙂
Watching the actions of many of the birds, I think it’s likely most of them do certain things just for the joy of the motion. A bird of prey, playing with the air currents, waterfowl splashing and diving, and, definitely your penguins, Lynette. There is fun and enjoyment in the activity of many wild creatures.
I believe so as well. My blog friend Wayne takes fabulous photos of eagles (among other wildlife pictures). They (especially a couple of them) know him and sort of show off for him. https://tofinophotography.wordpress.com/2021/01/21/shades-of-the-daredevil-2/ He lives in Tofino on Vancouver Island.I see no reason why they wouldn’t have fun and enjoy themselves when they can.
Thanks for introducing me to these brilliant photos, Lynette.
You’re welcome. He has also just posted a set of orca whale photos – they are wonderful!
Yes, amazing!
Great post! Could make anyone smile!
Thank you very much. 🙂 They really seem to be enjoying themselves!
They sure do! It’s great!