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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

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

In my best narrator voice: "Typically the dominant female wildebeest will crowd surf to show her dominance over the herd."

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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'a always always someone who thinks they are above everyone else !

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

The lions are on the plains, the hyenas are near the watering hole and hunters are hiding in the brush -- Keep alert, stay close - it takes a village!

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

All the other (big goats)- Yeah. we don't know him. ...

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

I will take lookout for now, don't want that lion sneaking up on us again

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

The Wilderbeest cheerleading competition gets off to a strong start...

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

"Chris. Dang-it! That's not how you crowd surf! If Mom didn't make me have to bring you along to this concert..."

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

IM ON TOP OF THE WORLD *everyone moves * * he falls * they just tart stepping on him *

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

When you’re a wildebeest but you forget how to wildebeest.

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#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

#14

Highly Commended “Mudskippers Got Talent” By Daniel Trim

Highly Commended “Mudskippers Got Talent” By Daniel Trim

Daniel Trim Report