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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
9 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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    Gil Gofer Report

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    Angela Bohlke Report

    #4

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    Mario Gustavo Fiorucci Report

    Hans
    Community Member
    9 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

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    Perdita Petzl Report

    Evisa Isabella Rose
    Community Member
    9 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

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    Artyom Krivosheev Report

    Tricia Ferrell
    Community Member
    9 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
    9 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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    #10

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    Henrik Spranz Report

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    #13

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    Patricia Bauchman Report

    Rita Duncan
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "You're gonna take a left at the patch of grass and keep going until you hit the ram with 3 legs. He'll tell you where to go from there."

    Paweł Kryszak
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the guy who gave you horns.

    Cynthia Chance
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You go that way and I'll... no, no it isn't a cliff... go ahead, it's safe. No, it just looks like a cliff... really, trust me.

    Mo Tucker
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What d'you think? I just had my hooves done.

    Cyndye Batchelor
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That hot number over there. She's new, right?

    Tisha Harris
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A full cab with a full bed. Ram tough

    Doris Rogers
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Your going after this guy, when I give the signal, put your head down. And hit him as hard as you can... BREAK

    Tina Bell
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are we there yet? No, we have to go South another 500 miles then make a left...

    Yeyé Agudelo
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "He went that way, that freaking lion"

    Tabitha Feliciano
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You keep going straight, you shouldn't miss it.

    Megan Martin
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I told you! Ask for directions!!!!!!

    Debbie McCarten
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Seriously...go for, you can take him...she is sooo worth it...I'll wait here"

    Heather McPherson
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That dall sheep is over there! Right there! Don't you see it?!

    Sveinung Eide
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can't you see her? Right over there, behind that bush!

    Tammy Chapman
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awesome picture and I love the comments. I couldn't think of anything new or unique to say....sorry.

    Leslie Allan
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You just have to go down this road, and them turn left at the stream.

    Jan Sikorski
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Go straight, take second left, then first right after crossing the river and you`re there.

    Bec Watson
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's her... She called you fat :P

    Jill Fechner
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "There's a bear" "where?" "over there"

    Sandy Davis
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you'd open that eye, Mildred, you could see it !!

    Meyke Spoel-Toonen
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And when you've reached that tree, turn right

    Kjorn
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you go that way, after the stop you turn left and then right and you'll be there

    Cody Eriksen
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So, off the rock, over the streams, over the bobcat, vertical jump onto the outcropping, sidestep the cliff, Nothing but net.

    Ali Eleam
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Put your little foot in.. put your little foot out...put your little foot in and shake in all about...

    Linda Glen
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Turn left at the bottom of that mountain, climb halfway up and you are well on your way to the Andes.

    Jay Mark Anuta
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A typical Lover's Quarrel .. 😭😭😭

    Cheryl VanDen Bruel
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "what's that over there?" (While using his other front leg to reach around and take his ice cream )

    Claudia Temby
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "So you take a right there and then left."

    Tina Montez
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ya go up about a mile, and take a left at Albuquerque

    Tracy Chippendale
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, you see that rock on the right, that's where it happened.

    Ernesta Brouwer
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, so you go this way for about a mile, then you take a right,... no, left, no... DAMN IT!

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

    "Now Bob, you're gonna take a left at that bush and keep going for about 3 hoof clicks and you are there!"

    Carol Scott
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You go 2 blocks & then turn north......

    Superluminal1
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You put your right hoof in And you shake it all about You do the hokey pokey And you turn yourself around That's what it's all about!

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    #16

    Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Shortlist

    George Dian Balan Report

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

    The rare, yet deadly double-headed rhinodoublerous.

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    #18

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    Austin Thomas Report

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    Alex Jevon Report

    Hans
    Community Member
    9 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

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    Ross Couper Report

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    Barb D'Arpino Report

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    Caroline Tout Report

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

    When you gotta go, you gotta go.

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    #25

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    Michael Erwin Report

    Shana Richer
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nibbles had always dreamed of the circus life.

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    #27

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    Charles Kinsey Report

    Phan Hai-Anh
    Community Member
    9 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

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    Brigitta Moser Report

    Evisa Isabella Rose
    Community Member
    9 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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    Rob Kroenert Report

    Lauren Foster
    Community Member
    9 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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    Nicholas De Vault Report

    Cookie
    Community Member
    9 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

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    Jim Chen Report

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

    Spongebob seems to actually be a fish.

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    The contest not only delights audiences with amusing images but also emphasizes conservation efforts. By partnering with the Born Free Foundation, the awards aim to raise awareness and protection for wildlife.

    For a more detailed glimpse into these conservation efforts, consider exploring the entries that specifically highlight the amusing side of nature.