Hilarious Wildlife Moments Captured in 2025 Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
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A celebration of the animal kingdom’s lighter side, the Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards have revealed their 2025 finalists, showcasing a remarkable collection of images that highlight the often-overlooked humor in the natural world.
The annual competition, narrowed down from thousands of submissions by both professional and amateur photographers globally, features images ranging from a seemingly zen lemur to a gull caught in an unfortunate aerial maneuver.
A Showcase of Animal Antics
The Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards are more than just a contest; they’re a reminder that even in the wild, life doesn’t always take itself seriously. A dancing gorilla, a smoking duck, and a display of impressive frog teamwork are just a few examples of the moments captured by this year’s talented photographers. The competition underscores how a perfectly timed freeze-frame can reveal the unexpected comedic potential in animal behavior.
Last year’s winner featured a red squirrel appearing comically stuck in a tree, setting a high bar for this year’s contenders. The overall winner, along with category and highly commended recipients, will be announced on December 9.
Finalists in the Running
Here’s a glimpse at some of the finalists vying for the top prize:
- The shoulder of giants. (Andrew Mortimer: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards)
- Welcome to Zen Lemur Yoga Course! (Andrey Giljov: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards)
- A white-tailed sea eagle saying “go away”. (Annette Kirby: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards)
- What do you mean I need to see a dentist? (Bingqian Gao: Nikon Wildlife Photo Awards)
- I Just Can’t Wait To Be King. (Bret Saalwaechter: nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards)
- Bad Hair Day! (Christy Grinton: Nikon Comedy wildlife awards)
- Great Hair Day! (David Fetters: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards)
- Landing Gear down. (Erkko Badermann: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards)
- Baptism Of The Unwilling Convert. (Grayson Bell: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards)
- Peek a Boo. (Henry Szwinto: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards)
- Monkey Circus. (Kalin Botev: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards)
- Outdoor smoking zone. (lars Beygang: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards)
- “If you don’t lick your fingers, you’re only half enjoying it.” (Liliana Luca: nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards)
- High Five. (Mark Meth-Cohn: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards)
- Hit the dance floor! (Paula rustemeier: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards)
- Squirrel airborne: Surrender mode. (Stefan Cruysberghs: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards)
- Sometimes you just want to bite your neighbours head off…literally. (Warren Price: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards)
- We’ve all seen a flamingo but have you ever seen a flamingone? (Miles Astray: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards)
- A gull dropping a bomb on a white-tailed eagle. (Antoine Rezer: Nikon comedy Wildlife Awards)
- Paint Me Like One Of Your Forest Girls. (Michael Stavrakakis: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards)
The competition serves as a lighthearted yet important reminder of the beauty and often-absurd realities of the animal kingdom, encouraging a deeper gratitude for the natural world and the creatures within it.
