Competition highlights wildlife humor

A competition with over 40 finalists has drawn attention to the unique and often humorous moments captured in wildlife photography. The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards celebrate both the photographers and the animals they depict, with images that highlight the challenges faced by wild animals globally, including habitat loss, poaching, and environmental exploitation.

Event supports conservation efforts

The event partners with the British charity Born Free to raise funds for wildlife conservation and animal welfare initiatives. This collaboration helps support efforts to protect endangered species and improve the living conditions of animals in the wild.

Photographers wait for perfect shots

Photographers often spent days, weeks, and even months waiting for the perfect shot. In Vietnam, a green-backed sunbird was seen enjoying a five-star spa experience in the forest, using a bright red banana flower filled with fresh water and sweet nectar.

Unusual moments in different locations

In Finland, a white-tailed eagle was spotted walking on the spring ice, with a traditional sauna in the background. In Borneo, an endangered orangutan appeared to have a message for humans threatening its habitat. In Brazil's Pantanal, a caiman emerged from the water with a rock-and-roll hairstyle.

Animals in unexpected situations

In Togo, a chameleon moved cautiously across sandy ground, seemingly avoiding hot stones. In Germany's Helgoland, a golden crested tern repeatedly moved on the ground, possibly searching for food, before suddenly stopping and looking directly into the camera lens.

Details in nature's camouflage

Hidden in a small, camouflaged tube on the reef in Curaçao, a blenny opened its mouth for only a fraction of a second to feed. An anhinga, known for its fishing skills, found itself in a difficult situation with a fish stuck in its beak.

Wildlife with human-like behaviors

In Alaska's Lake Clark, a brown bear began its morning exercise routine with a rigorous session of gymnastics. In California's Santa Cruz, a protective squirrel launched an aerial attack on a young great horned owl, sending it into the grass below.

Nature's quirky moments

In Peru's Cusco region, a green praying mantis posed sexily during a nighttime walk. In Singapore, a long-tailed macaque leapt between trees but made a calculation error that turned the attempt into a painful experience. In Sri Lanka, a water buffalo emerged with a hat that could rival the Queen of England's.

Playful and funny interactions

In Zimbabwe's Ruckomechi River, two lionesses played in the riverbed, with the one on the left being eliminated. In Wiltshire, a hare was caught in a field but remained a gracious loser. In South Africa's Addo National Park, an elephant humorously put its finger in its eye.

Animals with surprising actions

In Hanover, Germany, a squirrel was clearly eating more than it could carry.