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Watch: Zoo visitor dresses like penguin, makes new friend

A woman who dressed in tuxedo colors during a recent visit to the Cincinnati Zoo acquired a “new pal” at a penguin exhibit.

A woman who dressed in tuxedo colors during a recent visit to the Cincinnati Zoo acquired an adorable “new pal” at one of the penguin exhibits.

“New BFFs!” the zoo tweeted after viewing footage of Izzy Meltzer being followed closely by the waddling penguin as she paced back and forth along the glass divider.

In the footage, Meltzer laughs when it becomes clear that the penguin does not want to leave her side.

“I made a friend,” she says, adding, “I think it’s because I’m dressed like him,” referring to her black clothing, white vest and white shoes.

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After her visit Meltzer tweeted the video, stating, “This made my day! Could it be my penguin-like resemblance?”

Interestingly, not one of the other penguins expressed interest in Meltzer or this developing friendship.

–Image courtesy of Izzy Meltzer

Penguin cleverly outwits hungry orcas, but only after a redo

A penguin chased by hungry orcas discovered a clever way of escaping the large predators, and whale watchers were a part of its scheme.

A penguin being chased by a pod of hungry orcas in Antarctica discovered a clever way of escaping the large predators, and whale watchers were a part of its scheme.

Travel blogger Matt Karsten and his wife were on a tour through the icebergs of Gerlache Strait when the unique encounter took place, Karsten capturing video of the episode.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_hoJ_-103o

“We were heading out for a scenic Zodiac cruise between icebergs when a large pod of orcas showed up playing in the water besides us,” Karsten explained to Daily Mail.

“They swam right up to the camera and said hello. Suddenly the orcas started chasing a gentoo penguin trying to eat it.

“Back and forth they went with the penguin swimming fast with the orcas on its trail. Eventually the poor penguin tried to jump into a nearby zodiac boat. The penguin failed at first, [bouncing off the side of the Zodiac and] falling back into the water, but then managed on the second attempt.”

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The orcas actually followed the Zodiac boat for a while before giving up and moving on.

“After cruising for a little bit, the penguin said goodbye to the boat and hopped back into the icy water,” Karsten told the Daily Mail.

“It was crazy to see in person. It was like watching a National Geographic episode on location. I imagine the penguin was very relieved to get away.”

Photo courtesy of Matt Karsten.

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