You Wouldn't Believe What Scientists Found Frozen in Glaciers and Lakes

Diving Birds

Sometimes, diving birds can go down too deep and drown, or they can hit pockets of ice and get their sharp beaks stuck in them. This unlucky bird had the former happen to it. Although this bird is not ancient, it is perfectly preserved, and it’s quite beautiful to observe.

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