Photographers Surprise Us With Hilarious Entries For The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2024

Every year, the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards bring a lighthearted twist to nature photography by capturing animals at their funniest moments. For the 2024 edition, photographers from around the world have once again managed to snap some truly comical shots of wildlife in action, reminding us that even the animal kingdom has a great sense of humor. From mischievous grins to awkward poses, these finalists showcase the funnier side of life in the wild. Here are some of the standout entries that have left us laughing. More info: Website

#1 Gecko fashion model

Image source: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards © Michela Bordoli

#2 You're not my mother!

© Randy Herman

#3 Holding on for a ride

[caption id="attachment_405179" align="alignnone" width="2560"] Image source: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards[/caption] © Alexander Fine

#4 Mafia Boss

Image source: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards © Takashi Kubo

#5 Nagging is a Universal Concept

Image source: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards © SCOTT FRIER

#6 Smooching owlets

Image source: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards © Sarthak Ranganadhan

#7 The Rock Star

Image source: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards © Sanjay Patil

#8 Are You Kidding?

Image source: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards © Marti Phillips

#9 SQUIRREL...BLOCKED

Image source: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards © MILKO MARCHETTI

#10 Song of the Zeisel

Image source: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards © Kath Aggiss

#11 Mantis flamenca

Image source: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards © Jose Miguel Gallego Molina

#12 Alright mate back off - this is my bird!

Image source: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards © ANDY ROUSE

#13 I'm too sexy for my love

Image source: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards © Artur Stankiewicz

#14 The Contemplative Chimpanzee

Image source: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards © Arvind Mohandas

#15 Hajime !

Image source: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards © RICORDEL Philippe

#16 Gang of Four

Image source: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards © Ralph Robinson

#17 Laughing out loud

Image source: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards © Ingo Hamann

#18 I am COMING!

Image source: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards © Inés Godínez

#19 Otter Guru

Image source: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards © Charles Janson

#20 England Cricket's latest secret weapon!

Image source: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards © ANDY ROUSE