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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)

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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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    Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Shortlist

    Gil Gofer Report

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    Angela Bohlke Report

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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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    #5

    Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Shortlist

    Philip Marazzi Report

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

    Hold it! Mom's sleeping and she's a bear if you wake her up!

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

    *Ughhh...Paparazzi!!! Paparazzi EVERYWHERE!!!* ;-P

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

    Hi there campers... oh boy, wait until I tell Dad we had guests stop by.

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

    "I know the answer, choose me!"

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

    Mom, can I slide down just one time? Huh, can I? mom...mum....mommy...mother....mom...mama...hey...MOM!

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

    I'll tell her you stopped by when she wakes up... lol

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

    Please BEAR with me till I wake my Mom up!

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

    Hello there, Momma is sleeping.

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

    I think the mommy is taking a coke cola nap

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

    Awwww so stinking cute! Can he live with me?

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

    It's every parent everywhere with a toddler.

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

    "Guys, yo.....keep it down, my Moms sleeping"

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

    Oh hai! I love you. My ma would love eating you! She's really hungry after hibernation, you see. No offense!

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

    Don't I look cute? Better warn you tho, I wouldn't wake my mum up......

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

    My mom is asleep, you can come closer now.

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

    "Hey, mom. Wake up! The family just arrived."

    myplane150
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey! HEY! Youse gotta' extra Coke?

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

    Little Bear "What up, stay right there, I want to wake my mom up."

    myplane150
    Community Member
    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey! HEY! You gotta' extra Coke?

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

    "All those in favor of not waking up the bear, raise your hands!"

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

    Yeah say "hi" and be happy while you can. Soon enough you'll be found starving to death or dead already because the ice melting and global warming is modifying your environment to the point where your food ressources (well those not taken by humans in more than they need quantity) move somewhere else while you don't.

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

    "Hi ya...yep beary good thanks...shes just beary tired cos I've been beary

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

    "Mama, look a weird species with a weirder round black light thingy. Can I play with them??"

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

    Motionless beauty!! Hello precious one.

    Rosemary Moreland
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    9 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's right dear. Wave to the nice man. I'll just catch a nap.

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

    Hi there! Go ahead and take a picture, but don't wake up Mom!

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

    Hi! Do YOU maybe wanna see me do my 386th somersault of the day?

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

    it's enough interview for today!

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

    My dad is drunk ... need to call taxi :D

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    #6

    Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Shortlist

    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

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    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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    Henrik Spranz Report

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    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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    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

    #24

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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

    Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Shortlist

    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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    #36

    Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards Shortlist

    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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    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.