The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2016 (see 2015 here) came to an end on October 1st, and the shortlisted final 40 beautiful photos have finally been revealed.

Laughter is not the only thing this annual photo contest that focuses on revealing the amusing side of nature wants to bring you, though – as the authors state on their website, “way more importantly, this photography contest is about conservation.“ They work together with Born Free Foundation, animal welfare, and conservation charity, that takes action worldwide to save lives, stop suffering, and protect species in the wild.

Founded by two passionate wildlife photographers, these photography awards showcases the cute silliness of glorious animal kingdom. This year‘s awards have six amazing categories to explore and we assure you that there‘s no shortage of funny photos in them. Take a look at the best photos below and vote for your favorites!

More info: comedywildlifephoto.com (h/t)

#1

Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Shortlist

Adam Parsons Report

Hans
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The rare, big headed nose-falcon. Only its feet are submerged. Scientists still cannot explain its ability to actually fly.

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#4

Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Shortlist

Mario Gustavo Fiorucci Report

Hans
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Family photos...there is always someone looking akward.

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#6

Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Shortlist

Perdita Petzl Report

Evisa Isabella Rose
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*Next we are going to play the ''Moonlight sonate'' by Beethoven...* ;-)

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#7

Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Shortlist

Artyom Krivosheev Report

Tricia Ferrell
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is so creepy yet adorable. I can relate.

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#9

Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Shortlist

Ashish Inamdar Report

Anna Brandigi
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you were watching a movie with your parents and a sex scene comes on

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#16

Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Shortlist

George Dian Balan Report

Hans
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The rare, yet deadly double-headed rhinodoublerous.

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#20

Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Shortlist

Alex Jevon Report

Hans
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Someone please photoshop a disco ball in there.

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#21

Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Shortlist

Ross Couper Report

#22

Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Shortlist

Barb D'Arpino Report

#24

Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Shortlist

Caroline Tout Report

Hans
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you gotta go, you gotta go.

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#27

Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Shortlist

Charles Kinsey Report

Phan Hai-Anh
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Represent! The Headless Penguins Templar Army ~ They are very strong, they are fearless, and they cannot see way!

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#28

Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Shortlist

Brigitta Moser Report

Evisa Isabella Rose
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*All you do is eat, drink beer and watch football! You never pay attention to me and my emotions! NEVER!* XD

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#30

Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Shortlist

Rob Kroenert Report

Lauren Foster
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was at this moment Herman knew it was time to get his eyes checked.

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#36

Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Shortlist

Nicholas De Vault Report

Cookie
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't talk with your mouth full, sonny.

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#40

Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Shortlist

Jim Chen Report

Hans
Community Member
6 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Spongebob seems to actually be a fish.

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