Emperor Penguins are social and curious animals. So, it is not surprising that when they saw an item left behind on ice they had to investigate it for themselves. Wild Emperor Penguins are not accustomed to items being left on their ice and wanted a closer look at the object. Lucky for us, what they found was a camera that was still turned on.
Check out these hilarious penguins trying to understand what a camera is!
Wild Emperor Penguins only live in Antartica and have very limited contact with humans. Emperor Penguins live in the very harsh elements of the Antartica. Temperatures can go below -40° Fahrenheit and winds can reach up to almost 90 miles per hour! These tough penguins have adapted to the worst type of weather conditions to survive by having four layers of feathers that insulate them and it also creates a waterproof coat of feathers.
They might have adapted to very harsh weather but they have yet adapted to human technologies, such as a camera.
The Australian government has a division called the “Australian Antartica Program.”
This program was created to scientifically understand the importance of Antarctica. From the animal wildlife, global climate impact, and how to better protect its unique environment. There are many different projects to complete research on the different topics. One of their research stations, the Mawson research station, is near the Auster Rookery. This is where the curious penguins got a hold of a camera on their own.
Eddie Gault is an Australian Antarctic expeditioner that was visiting the Auster Rookery. He left his camera on the ice while he was at the rookery. This is when the penguins saw their chance to investigate that weird contraption that he had left behind. These penguins waited until Eddie Gault was far enough away for their liking before making their move.
It was go time.
At first you will only see their feet, as the camera was left upright on the ice. It only takes a second for a penguin to knock it over and get a better look. The penguin might think it is the only one getting a better look but so are we!
These penguins have angled the camera for the perfect group selfie.
The penguins almost look animated, like they are straight out of the movie Happy Feet, because their feathers are so smooth and unruffled. They are not animated, they are just wild and curious. It does not take more than a few seconds before the penguins start communicating to each other. They have no idea what they have found but they sure are trying to figure it out together.
One Emperor Penguin gets very close to the camera in its curiosity.
If you ever wanted to see a real Emperor Penguin close up, this is the perfect chance. These wild penguins are gorgeous animals and get real close for their selfies. Eddie Gault, the Australian Antarctic expeditioner, must have been really surprised when he checked the footage on his camera. In leaving his camera behind, he captured amazing footage of Emperor Penguins’ natural curiosity.
He not only captured their curiosity but the footage shows that even penguins cannot pass up a chance at a great selfie!
Watch the Emperor Penguins get their hilarious selfie moment in the video right below.
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