From gorillas that look like they’ve just nailed a dance move to birds caught mid-slip in the most undignified way possible, wildlife photography isn’t always about dramatic hunts or majestic poses. Sometimes, it’s about perfect timing, pure luck, and animals being unintentionally hilarious.
In this collection, we’re diving into some of the funniest moments captured through the lens for the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards, a celebration of nature’s lighter side. These photos prove that even the wild has its awkward, goofy, and laugh-out-loud moments, reminding us that animals, much like humans, have an undeniable talent for comedy when the camera clicks at just the right second.
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#1 Overall Winner | “High Five” byMark Meth Cohn (UK)

#2 ThinkTANK Birds Award | “Headlock” byWarren Price (UK)

#3 Fish and Other Aquatic Species Award | “Smiley” byJenny Stock (UK)

#4 Reptiles, Amphibian and Insect Award | “Baptism of the Unwilling Convert” byGrayson Bell (USA)

#5 Nikon Young Photographer Category (Under 25) | “Hit the dance floor – foxes in a breakdance battle” byPaula Rustemeier (Germany)

#6 Amazing Internet Portfolio Award | “Digging for Gold” byMaggie Hoffman (USA)

#7 Highly Commended | “Now which direction is my nest” byAlison Tuck (UK)

#8 Highly Commended | “Go away” byAnnette Kirby (Australia)

#9 Highly Commended | “Bad hair day” byChristy Grinton (Canada)

#10 Highly Commended | “I just cant wait to be king” byBret Saalwaechter (USA)

#11 Highly Commended | “Landing gear down” byErkko Badermann (Finland)

#12 Highly Commended | “Monkey Circus” byKalin Botev (Bulgaria)

#13 Highly Commended | “Fonzies advertising” byLiliana Luca (Italy)

#14 Highly Commended | “Aaaaawa – mum” byMark Meth Cohn (UK)

#15 Highly Commended | “The choir” byMeline Ellwanger (USA)

#16 Highly Commended | “Smile – you’re being photographed ” byValtteri Mulkahainen (Finland)
