Wonder what the penguins think of this whirring little robot. This photo is totally caption-contest-worthy. Read about the first wind-powered Polar Rover here.

credit: Paul Souders

Paul Souders is a wildlife photographer who has traveled the globe documenting species in their native habitats. Some of his most compelling work comes from the earth’s extreme environments, the poles. From the icebergs of the Arctic to the shores of Antarctica, here are incredible photos of the animals that call these frozen places home.

See more amazing photos here: Up close with animals living at Earth’s poles

This is an amazing base that just opened in Antarctica. It crawls to keep it from freezing to the ice! Lots more cool details inside. Amazing Green Modular Halley VI Crawling Antarctic Base Opens