©Udo Harms / Nikon Comedy Wildlife Award
It’s that time of the year again, when the cutest, most spontaneous snapshots that capture the amusing side of nature, compete in a bid to win the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.
The Nikon sponsored awards just released its finalists for the 2026 competition, featuring 40 individual feel-good finalists.
(Make sure you’re not sipping a drink when surprised by these laugh-out-loud moments.)
This year, the competition received more than 10,000 entries—the highest number in its history from 112 countries.
Photographers are competing for the top prize: a once-in-a-lifetime safari with Alex Walker Serian in the Masai Mara, along with many great camera prizes from Nikon.
Every year, the free competition is open to wildlife photography novices, amateurs, and professionals. Visit their website for details www.comedywildlifephoto.com.
Here’s our favorites…
Preying mantis relaxing – by Diego Perez / Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
Elvis
Elvis caiman by Paolo Torre / Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
Angry Bird
‘Angry Bird’ A tiny goldcrest by ©Jan Wittmer, Germany / Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
The different one
Credit: ©Dirk Koster, Netherlands / Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
Warning: A ‘Spicy’ Orangutan below…
Wild orangutan in a Borneo rainforests ©Tanner-Mansell / Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
Are You Kidding Me?
Are You Kidding Me? Young Great Horned Owl, USA ©Kevin Lohman / Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
Ahhh…
Thong Duy Vu / The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2026
Did you hear the one about… 😀
Credit: Charles Janson / Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
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“We use humor to get people to feel empathy towards wildlife—and it’s that empathy that creates behavioral change for the better,” said Competition Co-Founder Tom Sullam.
The People’s Choice Award is now accepting public voting, so you can vote on your favorite—and one lucky voter will be picked at random to receive $500.
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