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Finalists of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards

Nature is often, but not always, elegant.

Animals have their own awkward moments, and it’s pretty relieving to see that even graceful creatures have their own moments of hilarity.

The 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards likes to celebrate the lighter side of nature, and the many finalists have come through with some charming and humorous moments.

Take a look at some of our favorites below, and check out the entire collection on the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards website.

Three playful foxes on a sandy surface, one is doing a backflip while the others watch.

© Paula Rustemeier – Hit the Dance Floor / Nikon Comedy Wildlife. 

A bird with a head adorned with grass and plants, appearing to look in a different direction.

© Alison Tuck – Now which direction is my nest? / Nikon Comedy Wildlife. 

Two frogs sitting on a wooden surface, one on top of the other, with the background slightly blurred.

© Andrew Mortimer – The Shoulder of Giants / Nikon Comedy Wildlife. 

Two lemurs sitting on a rock with their arms raised, appearing playful and relaxed in a natural setting.

© Andrey Giljov – Welcome to Zem Lemur Yoga / Nikon Comedy Wildlife. 

A Steller's sea eagle perched in the snow with its mouth wide open in a comical expression.

© Annette Kirby – Go Away / Nikon Comedy Wildlife. 

A golden eagle perched on a rocky cliff with wings spread, while a seagull flies above, releasing a stream behind it in a blue sky.

© Antoine Rezer – Territorial Defense Operation / Nikon Comedy Wildlife.

 

A close-up of a green frog nestled among green grapevines, with a blurred natural background.

© Beate Ammer – The Frog Prince of the Grape Vine / Nikon Comedy Wildlife. 

A close-up of a smiling pufferfish underwater, swimming in clear blue water.

© Bingqian Gao – What do you mean I need to see a dentist / Nikon Comedy Wildlife. 

A group of lions resting on a rock, featuring an adult lioness standing, a couple of lionesses sitting, and a playful cub in the foreground.

© Bret Saalwaechter – Just Can’t Wait to be King / Nikon Comedy Wildlife. 

A close-up image of a dragonfly showcasing its intricate wings and body details against a dark background.

© Chris Stanley – All Smiles / Nikon Comedy Wildlife. 

A close-up of a furry animal's face poking out from a knothole in a tree trunk, surrounded by textured bark in shades of brown and yellow.

© Christy Grinton – Bad Hair Day / Nikon Comedy Wildlife. 

Two cranes walking in a snowy landscape, one in a poised stance and the other with its wings raised.

© David Rice – OMG he’s at it again / Nikon Comedy Wildlife. 

A gibbon hanging playfully from a tree branch, with a relaxed posture and surrounded by green leaves.

© Diana Rebman – Relaxing in the trees / Nikon Comedy Wildlife. 

A duck sitting on a wooden fence, with smoke coming from its beak, surrounded by green leaves.

© Lars Beyang – Outdoor Smoking Zone / Nikon Comedy Wildlife. 

Images © Copyright Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards. Used with permission.

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  2. Servando

    Great, amazing photos — outstanding. I liked them very much.

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