Holding on for a ride by Alexander Fine
The 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have announced 40 finalist images, featuring some of the funniest and most heartwarming wildlife moments.
With nearly 9,000 submissions from 98 countries, this year’s competition was one of the most popular ever. The photos combine humor, impeccable timing, and photographic talent, capturing the playful side of wildlife. Beyond entertainment, the awards support the Whitley Fund for Nature, a UK-based charity focused on global conservation efforts. This partnership promotes awareness for wildlife protection, while celebrating the joy animals bring to our lives.
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Peekaboo by Alexander Fine
Hello World by Alexander Pansier
In love by Andrea Rosado
England Cricket’s latest secret weapon! by Andy Rouse
Alright Mate Back off- this is my bird by Andy Rouse
I’m too sexy for my love by Artur Stankiewicz
The Contemplative Chimpanzee by Arvind Mohandas
Otter Guru by Charles Janson
Saying my prayers by Christine Haines
Monday Again by Christopher Arnold
Cold Shower by Corentin Revel
Whiskered Tern crash on landing by Damyan Petkov
Frog in a balloon by Eberhard Ehmke
The Pavarotti of Owls by Fred Amico
Smiley Elephant Seal by Gabriel Rojo
I am coming by Inés Godínez
Laughing out loud by Ingo Hamann
I’ll tell you a secret by Jan Piecha
Where do you think you are going by Jörn Clausen
Mantis Flamenca by Jose Miguel Gallego Molina
Song of the Zeisel by Kath Aggiss
Awkward smiley frog by Kingston Tam
Hide and seek by Leslie McLeod
The Speed Skater by Mark Meth-Cohn
Are you kidding by Marti Phillips
Gecko-fashion-model by Michela-Bordoli
Stuck squirrel by Milko Marchetti
Easy fellas – Hajime! by Philippe RICORDEL
Unexpected role swap by Przemyslaw Jakubczyk
Gang of four by Ralph Robinson
You’re not my mother by Randy Herman
The Rock Star by Sanjay Patil
Wait…Which Zebra Is In Front by Sarosh lodhi
Smooching owlets by Sarthak Ranganadhan
Nagging is a universal concept by Scott Frier
Mafia Boss by Takashi Kubo
Shake ruffle rattle and roll by Tapani Linnanmäki
Parrot fish likes to be washed by Wim Bellemans
Time to cool off by Zikri Teo