The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards – an annual award for the funniest and most amusing wildlife photographs – has received hundreds of unique entries from around the world.
Founded by two wildlife photography enthusiasts, this competition aims to raise community awareness of the wildlife world, with the goal of conserving and saving threatened species, as well as their natural habitats.
Humor is an essential element in all our lives, and the animal kingdom is no exception; they also exhibit delightful and amusing behaviors. According to the rules, all entries must capture natural moments that are strange and amusing among various wildlife species.
The judging panel consists of experts who study animal life in the natural world, comedian Hugh Dennis, wildlife presenter Kate Humble, African landscape photographer Tom Sullam, wildlife photographer and founder of the Comedy Wildlife Awards – Paul Joynson, and Hicks MBE.
The deadline for submissions to the 2016 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards ended on October 1. While we await the announcement of the winners, let’s explore some of the most outstanding and remarkable photos from this year’s competition.
Wow, are you surprised? (Photo: Monkia Carrie)
Strike a pose for the photo. (Photo: Mary Swaby)
The “fanciest” and most convenient restroom on earth. (Photo: Tom Stables)
What’s so funny that our snowy owl is grinning like that? (Photo: Edward Kopeschny)
The chestnut season is over, time to nibble on corn. (Photo: Barb D’Arpino)
Brainstorming… plotting. (Photo: Brigitta Moser)
Getting ready to stretch and breathe. (Photo: Olivier Steiner)
Warrior lizard. (Photo: Anup Doodhar)
The sacred ground owl. (Photo: Angela Bohlke)
Siblings, a delightful duo. (Photo: Yvette Richard)
Though two, they are one. (Photo: Barb D’Arpino)
The pelican looks regretful as the food slipped from its mouth. (Photo: Nicolas de Vaulx)
The coolest horse on the planet. (Photo: Alexander Pfeiffer)
The stylish camel.
The South African spotted leopard laughing heartily. (Photo: Dutton Robert)
The vibrant queen bee. (Photo: Murray Mcculloch)
