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We've already presented you with the nominees for the funniest wildlife photography shot of the year, and now the time has come to find out who the winner is.

The photography awards are held in order to spread awareness about wildlife conservation since 2015 and with each year it's growing more and more popular. "It’s been a real success this year, the quality of images has improved substantially and we have had more entries and from more countries," said one of the founders of the photo contest, photographer Paul Joynson-Hicks.

And while funny photos of clumsy eagles and laughing hamsters are sure to make you giggle, we shouldn't forget about the cause. The photography contest organizers invite everyone to check out the born free website and spread the word about wildlife conservation together with the amusing bunch of beautiful photos.

Scroll down below to see the best photos and tell us about your favorite in the comments below. To see what shots were competing last year, click here.

#1

Overall Winner 2017 “Help” And Winner Of Amazing Internet Portfolio Prize Tibor Kerccz For His Sequence Of 4 Owl Images

Overall Winner 2017 “Help” And Winner Of Amazing Internet Portfolio Prize Tibor Kerccz For His Sequence Of 4 Owl Images

Tibor Kercz Report

#2

Winner Of The Alex Walker’s Serian On The Land Category “The Laughing Dormouse” By Andrea Zampatti

Winner Of The Alex Walker’s Serian On The Land Category “The Laughing Dormouse” By Andrea Zampatti

Andrea Zampatti Report

#3

Highly Commended “Wtf” By George Cathcart

Highly Commended “Wtf” By George Cathcart

George Cathcart Report

#4

Highly Commended “Hitching A Ride” By Daisy Gilardini

Highly Commended “Hitching A Ride” By Daisy Gilardini

Daisy Gilardini Report

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#5

Highly Commended “All Dressed And Ready For Church” By Carl Henry

Highly Commended “All Dressed And Ready For Church” By Carl Henry

Carl Henry Report

#6

Highly Commended “Must Have Three-Putted” By Douglas Croft

Highly Commended “Must Have Three-Putted” By Douglas Croft

Douglas Croft Report

#7

Highly Commended “Cheering-Sea-Otter” By Penny Palmer

Highly Commended “Cheering-Sea-Otter” By Penny Palmer

Penny Palmer Report

#8

Winner Of The Padi Under The Sea Category “Slap” By Troy Mayne

Winner Of The Padi Under The Sea Category “Slap” By Troy Mayne

Troy Mayne Report

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#9

Highly Commended “Caught In The Act” By Bence Mate

Highly Commended “Caught In The Act” By Bence Mate

Bence Mate Report

#10

Highly Commended “Monkey-Escape” By Katy Laveck-Foster

Highly Commended “Monkey-Escape” By Katy Laveck-Foster

Katy Laveck-Foster Report

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#11

Highly Commended “Eh What’s Up Doc?” By Olivier Colle

Highly Commended “Eh What’s Up Doc?” By Olivier Colle

Olivier Colle Report

#12

Highly Commended “Animal Encounters” By Jean Jacques Alcalay

Highly Commended “Animal Encounters” By Jean Jacques Alcalay

Jean Jacques Alcalay Report

#13

Winner Of The Kenya Airways In The Air Category “Duck Speed” By John Threlfall

Winner Of The Kenya Airways In The Air Category “Duck Speed” By John Threlfall

John Threlfall Report

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Troux
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Russian Olympian ducks in a typical training session.

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Wyndmere
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you gotta fly, always go first class. (Jets really are faster.)

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Sharon Hyatt
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There must have been something hi-octain his grain this morning !

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Vimala Devi
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Where are the rest...geez? We need to get the symphony up!!"

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Karen Westphal
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've decided you birds are going to slow! I'm gonna push it up to mach 1.

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Paul Lund
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Russian! Must be steroids, everyone knows this because of Rocky 4.

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han nah
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It looks like there is just an other chemtrail behind the duck :(

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Pattie Kelly
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OK I am a blazing here!!! Everyone just follow me and we'll catch up.

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Echo
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You need to get out in the wilderness more often. Ducks have evolved in the last 30 years. Hell some even where helmets now.

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#14

Highly Commended “Mudskippers Got Talent” By Daniel Trim

Highly Commended “Mudskippers Got Talent” By Daniel Trim

Daniel Trim Report