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After a long wait and a fierce but friendly competition, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have announced their finalists. And the photos are so good, they’re bound to make your day brighter.

One of the founders of the Awards, Tom Sullam, told Bored Panda that the competition exists to recognize great photography and pictures of wild animals that make us snort into our cups of tea. The competition also aims to raise awareness about conservation through a humorous, upbeat, and positive association with these animals.

Read on for our full interview with Tom about the competition’s 6th year, scroll down to check out the finalists, upvote your fave photos, and let us know in the comments which picture you’d pick as your winner. Speaking of those, keep an eye out for the winners on October 22! And have a peek at last year’s finalists here and winners here.

More info: ComedyWildlifePhoto.com | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter

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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is that sea turtle flippering us off?

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    glowworm2
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    This is adorable! Like something out of a cartoon!

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    “We strongly believe humor and positivity have a major role to play in building awareness, interest, and eventually action towards protecting the animals that live on this planet,” Tom said. “Over the years, the competition has focused more and more on the conservation, working with the Born Free Foundation and promoting conservation efforts around the world.”

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    He continued: “We, without being too preachy, want to get you all, and ourselves, to behave a tiny bit differently towards the world we live in. The smallest effort achieved towards conservation is better than the biggest effort never started!”

    Tom was ecstatic about how well this year's competition was turning out. “We expected this year to be a little bit tricky as a result of COVID restrictions. But quite sensationally and against all better judgment, we received the highest number of entries ever, over 7,000—and the standard across the board has gone up incredibly,” Tom shared.

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    Thats adorable. Looks at that happy smile on the baby elephant's face!

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    “It has been such a positive response and such an upbeat process to be part of when so many things in 2020 have been so miserable/depressing/disappointing!”

    Tom said that the images coming in at such a high volume have kept his and his team’s spirits up and he hopes they’ll do the same for all of us.

    “Choosing the finalists was basically an impossible task, our initial shortlist was over 400, which is three times more than it has ever been. If ever there was a year when many could have won this was it and we genuinely feel terribly sorry for those that we couldn't get into the final 44 (which should have been 40 but we just couldn't reject the other 4).”

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    N G
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well at least you can't see his nuts

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    N G
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Hello, my name's Dory. I'm a fish"

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    Katy McMouse
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    And he thought his keto diet was going so well...

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    SoozeeQ
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And then, Mr Robin Hood, the Sheriff of Nottingham stole our last coin out of the Poor Box!

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    Antonia
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let me think about that for a minute

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    postboredom
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    this old age *scratch* is getting to *scratch* me

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    Eva the Egg
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    No honey, You were supposed to jump on the count of three!

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    SoozeeQ
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Azure Damselfly in the lesser practised game of 'Hide and See'.

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    Then I told Keesha that Monica's boyfriend Brad's friend Joey said to Nicole...

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    when you stumble across your trunk

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    "Man, I knew I shouldn't have mixed those Kellogg's' Frosted Flakes with the generic store brand ones!"

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    When you already busted your nut but she keeps on going

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    I can tell he has kids...poor guy

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you're running on 30 minutes of sleep and a gallon of espresso.

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    Corona-cut 2020 style.

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    "This was the last time she did my hair, damn you Julia!"

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    Thinking 'I'm never drinking with Tim again' "Same time tomorrow night lad?" "See you then" *mumbles* Bastard

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    "I'm never going back to that hair stylist!"

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    Instrumental music teacher at the end of a Zoom lesson.

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Last catwalk I do, haute couture is dog sh*t

    Jeff Paris
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I saw it in the window and I couldn't resist!"

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WOW! REALLY got your feathers ruffled today!

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Are we finished with COVID 19 yet?

    Mya Lugar
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe a little too much gel.

    Yolanda Mcnally
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tiptoe tiptoe boy the waters cold today Brrrrrrrrrrrrr

    Orion C.
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'B***h I am the definition of swag"

    Ann Collingwood
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now that's what I call a bad hair day.

    Paul Wairegi
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't show this to Fashion designers in Paris,,,,,,PLIZZZZZZ😂😅😂😅😂😅😂😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😭😭😭😭

    Gold Medal Dyke
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    Cher at the Oscars, late '80s, I believe: "As you can see, I've received the Academy handbook on how to dress like a serious actress."

    Gerry Nix
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's called fashion. Look it up.

    Leslie Ayers
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    I'm never using that shampoo again!

    Beth W
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s what I call a bad hair day

    Dons Hainsworth
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor bird looks a bit wind blown lol

    Liz Sahlin
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What? Me tense? What gave you that idea???

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you fall into the water, have kids, try and go fishing, but still have to go to work...

    Laura Crawley
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He just taught his first zoom class....

    Cici Qiu
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This bird is rocking the wet hair look better than any model.

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hooked something. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

    June Galloway
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bad hair ( feathers) day...won't use that conditioner again!

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    don't talk to me about it, I had just been to the hairdresser.

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    Go to the new hairdresser they said.....

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Phyllis Diller reincarnated....

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Billy Idol? Who is Billy Idol?

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a bad hairday, you have a bad DAY-day

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    WWHHAATT.... this is the new style

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    Fashion Week in the estuary

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Next up from designer Kansai Yamamoto is this stunning frock with dynamic collar...

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did I look like I was ready to go swimming?

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Worst decisions of my life? A wife and kids

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah geez, I hate self-portraits

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Chewbaca after years of drug use.

    Amanda Ashton
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well they said it was a live wire.

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Boy Dad is going to freak out when he sees my new style.

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    Now that's just a really bad hair day!

    Tracy Novotny Kokonas
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate when my foot touches seaweed to buddy.

    Susan Miller
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    GAH!! I stepped in something ICKY!!!

    Curry on...
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I told my hairdresser to give me a blow out. Like it?

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    This is the last time I use that brand of hair gel.

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have the salons reopened? When do they reopen? Please, can anyone tell me?? Please!

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We've all heard of Bad HAIR Days... But Bad FEATHER Days??

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That dumbass hairdresser, I knew I should have stuck with the same guy

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    What do you mean, am I having a bad hair day does it look like I'm have a bad hair day.

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    When are the hair salons gonna be allowed to reopen?

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    Don't be hating, you know i'm beautiful

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't do a thing with my hair today!

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    I’m trying for a Mohawk, but it is just not working!

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    I really need a shave.

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    Note to self, next time do not try eat electric eels.

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Geez, I hate these COVID feathers!

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was some party last night...

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You put your right foot in, you put your right foot out..

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, that's the last time I go to THAT barbers

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    My hair when i first wake up

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    I knew I should have brought the umbrella!

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    postboredom
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    quick, quick....take the cookies and move...!

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hot...hot...hot...hot...hot...hot!

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    Bob Belcher
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OMG! (Like how the bird says it in the Angry Birds movie).

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    Kinda has the "World's most interesting primate" shtick going on.

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    NanZ
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't do that if I were you!!

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    Don't look now, but HE'S RIGHT BEHIND YOU!!!!

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