Nature's Funniest Moments Captured: Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 Finalists Revealed

The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 has unveiled its shortlist of finalists, showcasing an array of hilariously timed photographs and videos from the natural world. These images, selected from nearly 10,000 entries, aim to bring smiles while highlighting the importance of wildlife conservation through humour.

Key Takeaways

• Nearly 10,000 entries were submitted from 108 countries.

• The awards use humour to promote wildlife and habitat conservation.

• Winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on December 9th.

A Glimpse into the Wild's Humorous Side

The finalists of the 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards offer a delightful peek into the lighter side of nature. Photographers from around the globe have captured animals in comical situations, from a lemur performing yoga poses to a duck appearing to smoke and a monkey playing peek-a-boo. These images, chosen for their technical skill and ability to evoke laughter, demonstrate the unpredictable and often human-like antics of wildlife.

Celebrating Nature's Character

Founded in 2015, the Comedy Wildlife Awards have become a highly anticipated event in the photography calendar. Stefan Maier, Nikon Europe's senior general manager of marketing, stated, "These images combine wit and wonder to celebrate nature's character, while emphasising the urgency of conservation." The competition's goal is to use the power of humour to connect people with the natural world and underscore the need for its protection.

A Selection of Finalists

Among the standout entries are:

• A red squirrel captured mid-flight.

• Monitor lizards locked in a mid-battle embrace.

• Baboons engaged in playful antics.

• A yellow-cheeked gibbon lounging casually.

• A Sri Lankan elephant playing peek-a-boo.

• Shocked-looking porcupine fish.

• Two Steller's sea eagles appearing to practice martial arts.

• A lion shaking off a downpour.

• A frog seemingly protecting grapes.

• Guillemots battling on a rocky cliff.

• A grey squirrel experiencing a "bad hair day".

• A red-throated loon making a landing.

• Foxes appearing to breakdance.

• Lionesses caught yawning in unison, resembling a choir.

• A gannet with grass stuck in its face on a windy day.

• A frog getting a lift from another to see over an obstacle.

• A crowned sifaka licking its fingers, reminiscent of an advertisement.

• Leopard siblings appearing to gossip.

• A southern yellow-billed hornbill in a hurry.

The overall winners of the 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards will be announced at a ceremony in London on December 9th.

Sources

• Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025: The funniest animal photos of the year | Offbeat News, Sky News.

• Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025: Nikon photography finalists, BBC.

• A seductive orangutan, a smoking duck and a penguin Pied Piper are among the hilarious images vying forWildlife Comedy Photo of the Year, Daily Mail.