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Entries are still pouring in from all over the world for this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, and here are some of the best images we have received so far! Go on—spread the word and have a laugh on us! The competition, now in its 6th year, runs until June 30th at Midnight BST. We have extended the competition by one month, so now there is no excuse not to enter! Plus, it is still absolutely free to participate! Paul Johnson-Hicks MBE and Tom Sullam co-founded the contest. Both are professional photographers who wanted to create a photographic competition that focused on the lighter side of wildlife, and let’s face it—who can fail to laugh, hoot, and giggle at beautiful wildlife doing impossibly funny things? Still, most importantly, though, the competition’s mission is to promote the conservation of wildlife and their habitats through humorous and light-hearted imagery and a positive message. Through their partnership with the Born Free Foundation, who are once again the official competition partners, they help to ensure that this planet’s wildlife is there for the next generation.

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#1

"Rough Night." Northern Pygmy Owl, British Columbia, Canada

"Rough Night." Northern Pygmy Owl, British Columbia, Canada

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

He somehow looks like Rowan Atkinson!

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

He does. Probably has a cunning plan as well.

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

'Did i leave the stoof on?'

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

Looks like Ryan Seacrest on the season finale of Idol.

Jopp87
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

2020 will do that to ya

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

They don’t think all of us are going to go out there,get our hair done, fly right beside each other and party 🎊 down now ,do they? We are Wise and want to see the Real Numbers!

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

Looked like Ryan Seacrest the other night...

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There are some fantastic prizes to be won, with the top shot winning a once-in-a-lifetime safari in the Maasai Mara in Kenya with Alex Walker’s Serian, a fabulous Z 6 Nikon and a NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR lens courtesy of the wonderful people at Nikon, the brilliant no–subscription professional photo editing software from Affinity Photo, a fantastic camera bag from ThinkTank, and the title of 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photographer of the Year. So what are you waiting for? You have until June 30th, 2020 to submit your hilariously funny shots and clips. For more information on how to enter, please visit our website.

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    #2

    "Wowza!" Lion Cub, Masai Mara, Kenya

    "Wowza!" Lion Cub, Masai Mara, Kenya

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

    "OMG! He put that WHOLE thing in his mouth!"

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

    Mom and kids waiting for dad to come home from work... Family ❤

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    #3

    "Confused." Seal, UK

    "Confused." Seal, UK

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

    It almost looks like a sexy beach pose.

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

    " I want you to draw me like one of your French girls."

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

    From my 6 yr old " that's a supitious seal"

    Diana Dodd
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Waving to the cute guy just off camera!

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

    Stupid question, but... There are no seals in the wild in the UK, are there?? And if it's a zoo, it's hardly wildlife photography...or is it?

    Ilir Ajdini
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this the world I know, is this reality...

    We are keen to promote our conservation message. The planet has had a bit of a breather recently because most of us have been in lockdown. As a result, we have seen wildlife return and thrive in our rivers, oceans, lands, and skies. It is more important than ever before that we learn from this and make sure we do our best to conserve and look after this amazing planet of ours before it is too late. “What can you do to be a conservationist at home?” We have a whole bunch of ideas, which will be spread out over the year, but we have three wicked ideas that you can tell your friends and families all about:

    #4

    "Doing The Sand Dance." Brown Bear, Alaska, USA

    "Doing The Sand Dance." Brown Bear, Alaska, USA

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    Caroline Overill
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Say what? This isn't a nudist beach? Awkward.

    Diane Kuzilla
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Walk like an Egyptian... "back" "ground" dancer.

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

    Er... a little privace please?

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

    What. I'm not doing anything illegal.

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

    Great break dancing move.

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

    He looks like a celebrity that just noticed the paparazzi.

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

    "Yo, human, tag me on Insta..."

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    #5

    "Laughing Sea Otter." California, USA

    "Laughing Sea Otter." California, USA

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    desert29rat
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love seeing an otter having fun.

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

    Hoomans believe they are have everything under control, what a joke!

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

    Do you guys know the Graham Norton Show episode with Benedict Cumberbatch, making that otter face?

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

    They have pockets! Did you know they have pockets!?! Just when we thought they couldn't get any cuter with the hand holding and the illegal level of adorableness, you find out they have pockets! 🤯

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    1. SHOP RESPONSIBLY. Yup, this is super easy for everyone to do. Try and buy local produce that is in season and produced sustainably if possible. Avoid non-recyclable products. Shops are getting better at offering alternatives to one-use plastic, for example, but we need to support them.

    2. PUT A PLANT BOX ON YOUR WINDOWSILL. Put a plant box on your windowsill, grow some flowers, and give the bees somewhere to go. We’ve all heard of the importance of bees, and this little nod towards their daily requirements is already a massive step in the right direction. Imagine if every windowsill had a flower box! It would be an absolute miracle, so let’s start that process!

    3. BECOME A “WILD INFLUENCER.” Yup, you heard it here first. This is a particular person who may be not a mega activist, but really, really cares about the environment and what is happening, and does a few straightforward and easy things. For example, encourage your friends and family about some of the simple things we have mentioned above, talk about it on social media, on Zoom, on the phone. Find awesome conservation organizations and engage with them on email or social media. Email or write to your local government representative, maybe an MP, a House of Rep, a counselor, and find out what they are doing to help the wildlife around the world. Hold your elected representatives accountable. You have a voice, we all do—use it and don’t be afraid! We can make a difference.

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    #6

    "True Name." Yellow Collared Lovebirds, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

    "True Name." Yellow Collared Lovebirds, Tarangire National Park, Tanzania

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    Raine Soo
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It must be an acrobatic act to avoid the thorns on that branch. Lovebirds have wonderful relationships.

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

    We have feral lovebirds here in the Phoenix area. I enjoy watching them. It seems that most of their time is spent in socializing.

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

    I love it when you talk birdy.

    Ilir Ajdini
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Woman's" expression is like "stop embarrass me on public, control your emotions"

    Patty Stier
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "And THEN he said"..... ! The latest gossip.

    #7

    "Laughing Hippo." Mother And A Baby, Masai Mara, Kenya

    "Laughing Hippo." Mother And A Baby, Masai Mara, Kenya

    Manoj Shah / Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020 Report

    Jef Bateman
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hippos look so friendly--especially the young ones--that it is hard to believe how dangerous they are. They are nature's politicians.

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

    lil hippo: mama! hey mama! mama! mama hippo: stop...

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

    Looks more like baby hippo telling Mom a secret.

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

    Any animal with it's mouth open = laughing. Who comes up with these titles?

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

    Look, mom - I made bubbles

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

    "Hahaha and then he told me..."

    Ilir Ajdini
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was the last dad joke he heard, and told to his wife 😊

    Patty Stier
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Grandma, can you hear me? It' time to wake up"!

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    #8

    "Laughing Stock." Zebra, Nairobi National Park, Kenya

    "Laughing Stock." Zebra, Nairobi National Park, Kenya

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    Ms Phit
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is known by horse people as the Flehman response - horses (equines) often do this when they get a whiff of enticing pheromones (but it can also be trained as a "smile ")

    Ilir Ajdini
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would like to know what is the joke they are laughing at. It must be hilarious

    Patty Stier
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Loved the lively duet! Encore - encore!!!

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

    Now I want to know what they're laughing at

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

    On the savanna, the old “cheetahs never prosper” joke is always good for a laugh.

    desert29rat
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice to see zebras having a good laugh.

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

    'Hé, hé Henry... why do... uh... why did... uhh, i got nothing to be honest.... ' Henry ; 'WHAHAHAHAHHAHA'

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

    'Hé, hé henry, How do Zebra's call their brothers? Ready?... ZEBRO'S!!!' Henry ; 'WHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH'

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

    'Hé, hé Henry, why are Zebra's lazy? Ready?....Cause they never get out of their PYJAMA'S!!! :D' Henry ; 'WHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!'

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    #9

    "It's Too Late Roebuck, Too Late." Roebuck Deer, Estonia

    "It's Too Late Roebuck, Too Late." Roebuck Deer, Estonia

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

    'Sarah, for the last time ; CLEAN YOUR ROOM!' Sarah; 'Go Roebuck yourself'

    Gale Vester
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'Just cuz you're a roebuck doesn't make me Sears!' :-P

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

    ...insert Tsundere anime lines here...

    Paul K. Johnson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Though we really did try to make it."

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

    Now that you've seen that, you're all Roebuck Seers. Go log a cat.

    Diana Dodd
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wouldn’t you just love to know what was really going on?

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

    Sears and Roebuck renegotiating a contract.

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    #10

    "Maestro." Chalky Percher Damselfly, Zambales, Philippines

    "Maestro." Chalky Percher Damselfly, Zambales, Philippines

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    Annabeth Chase
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Conducting "Flight of the Bumblebee”

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

    someone needs to shave their beard

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

    That "face" looks like it's ready to show you the performance of a lifetime.

    #11

    "Walk On Water." Flamingo, Serengeti, Tanzania

    "Walk On Water." Flamingo, Serengeti, Tanzania

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    Patty Stier
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Walk this way - walk this way!

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

    Thank you very much... and now for my next trick!

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

    I don't find that funny, but that is a very cool picture!

    #12

    "Lightweight Wrestling." Lions Cubs, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

    "Lightweight Wrestling." Lions Cubs, Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania

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

    "You can shove it." "Okay guess I will!"

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

    'Woa wow wow, leave me where I'm having fun! Punch you in the face in the morning sun!'

    THE DOG LIFE
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lion cub on left be like " I just stepped on something and I want you to taste it."

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