The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards is an annual global competition that aims to highlight the amazing world of wildlife through comedic captures of the majestic animals, as well as steer the conversation around wildlife conservation. The 2025 winners will be announced on December 9. Here’s a roundup of a few of our favourites from among the finalists.
“High Five!” (Mark Meth Cohn/Comedy Wildlife)
“It is tough being a duck.” (John Speirs/Comedy Wildlife)
“Darling, please stop.” (Massimo Felici/Comedy Wildlife)
“Peekaboo.” (Henry Szwinto/Comedy Wildlife)
“Now which direction is my nest.” (Alison Tuck/Comedy Wildlife)
“Territorial Defence Operation.” (Antoine Rezer/Comedy Wildlife)
“OMG he’s at it again.” (David Rice/Comedy Wildlife)
“Welcome to Zen Lemur Yoga.” (Andrey Giljov/Comedy Wildlife)
“Relaxing in the trees.” (Diana Rebman/Comedy Wildlife)
“Paint me like one of your forest girls.” (Michael Stavrakakis/Comedy Wildlife)
“Outdoor Smoking Zone.” (Lars Beygang/Comedy Wildlife)
“Bad Hair Day.” (Christy Grinton/Comedy Wildlife)
“Just Can’t Wait to be King.” (Bret Saalwaechter/Comedy Wildlife)
“Smile.” (Valtteri Mulkahainen/Comedy Wildlife)
“Monkey Circus.” (Kalin Botev/Comedy Wildlife)
