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80 Of The Funniest Wildlife Photos Ever Recognized By The Comedy Wildlife Awards Over The Last 10 Years
FunnyJUL 7, 2026

80 Of The Funniest Wildlife Photos Ever Recognized By The Comedy Wildlife Awards Over The Last 10 Years

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Wildlife photography is often associated with breathtaking landscapes and majestic animals, but every now and then, nature shows its funnier side. For more than a decade, the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards have celebrated those perfectly timed moments that capture animals in hilarious, unexpected situations – all while reminding us why protecting wildlife matters. Founded in 2015 by photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam, the competition combines laughter with a mission to raise awareness about conservation.
As we wait for the 2026 finalists to be announced, there's no better time to look back at some of the funniest and most unforgettable finalist photos from the past ten years. Scroll down to enjoy this collection of wildlife's greatest comedy moments, and don't forget to tell us which one made you laugh the hardest!

#21 Excuse Me Sir, But I Think You're A Little Too Young To Be Smoking By Dakota Vaccaro

Funny Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards finalist photo of a cute fox kit chewing on a stick.
117points

#22 Boing! By Lara Mathews

A baby kangaroo looking surprised, riding on its mother's back, a funny Comedy Wildlife Awards finalist photo.
117points

#23 Red Squirrel Captured By Julian Rad

A red squirrel leaps through the air with outstretched paws in a funny Comedy Wildlife Awards finalist photo.
115points

#24 Angel Bear By Adam Parsons

A grizzly bear with a bird on its head making it look like the bear has wings, a funny Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards finalist photo.
113points

#25 Pegasus, The Flying Horse By Jagdeep Rajput

A deer with wings, an optical illusion creating a funny Comedy Wildlife Awards finalist photo.
112points

#26 African Pied Starling Captured By Andrew Mayes

A close-up funny Comedy Wildlife Awards finalist photo of a black bird with an angry expression.
111points

#27 Chest Bump By Tom Mangelsen

A seal appears to shout at a penguin on a rocky beach, a funny Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards finalist photo.
111points

#28 Hello Everyone By Miroslav Srb

A raccoon sitting in snow, waving its paw, a funny wildlife image from the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards finalist collection.
110points

#29 Tough Negotiations By Ayala Fishaimer

A small fox kit peeking into a den at an even smaller rodent, a funny Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards finalist photo.
109points

#30 The Rainforest Dandy By Delphine Casimir

A monkey plays with its tail, striking a funny pose in one of the Comedy Wildlife Awards photos.
107points

#31 Wildlife Photograbear By Roie Galitz

A polar bear looks through a large camera lens on a tripod in a snowy landscape, a funny wildlife award finalist photo.
104points

#32 Dancing...yeah! By Martina Gebert

A marmot stands on its hind legs with a paw raised against a clear blue sky, a funny Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards finalist photo.
101points

#33 All Dressed And Ready For Church By Carl Henry

Three penguins walking towards a white church with a tall steeple, a funny Comedy Wildlife Awards photo in a scenic landscape.
98points

#34 Anyone Asks ... You Haven't Seen Me By William Richardson

A deer with ferns tangled in its antlers, a funny Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards finalist photo.
97points

#35 Rhinopeacock By Kallol Mukherjee

A rhinoceros walking in a field with a peacock behind it, fanned out, creating the illusion of rhino feathers, a funny Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards finalist photo.
92points

#36 Cape Ground Squirrel Captured By Yuzuru Masuda

A ground squirrel appears to facepalm in a funny Comedy Wildlife Awards finalist photo.
91points

#37 Almost Time To Get Up By Charlie Davidson

A raccoon hangs upside down out of a tree hollow, a funny Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards finalist photo.
89points

#38 Verreaux's Sifaka Captured By Alison Buttigieg

A lemur striking a dynamic pose on red earth, a funny Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards finalist photo.
88points

#39 Laughing Snake By Aditya Kshirsagar

A snake with its mouth wide open, captured against a vibrant green background, a funny Comedy Wildlife Awards finalist photo.
87points

#40 Stand-Up Comedy By Toni Elliot

Funny Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards finalist photo of two bear cubs on a rocky riverbank.
87points
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