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'Better Manners Than 98% of Humans': Polite Penguin Steals the Spotlight in Viral Antarctic Video

A viral video shows a polite penguin waiting behind a couple on a snowy Antarctic trail. Shared by Ciera Ybarra, the adorable moment has melted hearts, garnering over 125M views on Instagram.

Just a week ago, we saw a video where an elephant surprised a man standing in its way, causing the man to run sideways to save himself. The elephant simply walked past the man and stood still. When the man noticed the animal, he thought it was going to attack and ran away. There are many similar videos available on social media where animals have fun interactions with humans.

Similarly, a video has gone viral in which a cameraman captures a beautiful moment of a penguin standing behind a couple who were blocking its path. The video was recorded amidst the all-white expanse of the Antarctic Peninsula. The well-mannered penguin patiently stood behind the couple, who were either posing for photos or enjoying the breathtaking scenery. A viral video, shared on Instagram by Ciera Ybarra, captures the adorable scene of the penguin hesitating to pass the couple on a snowy trail, patiently waiting for them to step aside.

Check Out the Viral Video

In the clip, the polite penguin pauses briefly before confidently waddling forward once the path is clear. The video’s text read, “Who knew penguins were so polite?” The video, blending charm and humor, became an instant sensation, amassing over 125 million views and more than a million likes within just two days.

 
 
 
 
 
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A post shared by Ciera Ybarra (@ciera.ybarra)

Users Reaction to the Viral Post

Social media users flooded the comments with playful reactions.

A user humorously commented, “Of course they are. Why do you think they go around dressed so nice in their little tuxedos? Distinguished gentle-penguins.”
Ybarra captioned the post, “When you’re too nervous to say excuse me and there is traffic. Captured on the Antarctic Peninsula.”

She later revealed more about her trip, saying, “This video was captured while in Antarctica with @quarkexpeditions where we learned all about the animals on the Antarctic Peninsula and saw them in their natural habitats!”

One wrote, “Homie has better manners than 98% of the human population.” Another joked about the penguin’s inner monologue, saying, “Sorry mate, I’m just going to squeeze by here… yeah, that’s great thanks… weather’s a bit nippy at the moment ain’t it?”

The viral moment not only showcases the quirks of Antarctica’s wildlife but also offers a delightful reminder of nature’s capacity to amuse and inspire.

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