If you’re looking for something to make you smile, these photos that are up for comedy photography awards will definitely do the trick! PEOPLE Magazine shared some of the finalists for the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards, and they feature some of the silliest and funniest moments nature has to offer.
From an elephant that looks like it’s playing peek-a-boo to a chimpanzee channeling full Titanic vibes in a scene straight out of the movie, these photos perfectly capture animals in their most natural, and hilarious, moments. Which ones are your favorites?
People couldn’t get enough of PEOPLE’s hilarious photo montage, and choosing a favorite was not easy! Our top pick has to be the lion couple because it’s just too relatable. The male is shaking water off his mane while his partner sits beside him, clearly annoyed. The photo’s title, “Darling, Please Stop,” says it all; if you’ve ever been in a relationship, you totally get it!
Commenter @pawsofhomedr spoke for us all when they said simply, “In my eyes, they are all winners!”
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More About the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
Head over to the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards’ website and you’ll get to see all of the 40 individual images, 3 Portfolio Category images, and a stackload of video finalists that are the best of the best that were submitted by talented photographers from around the world. The website also states the contest is “open to all wildlife photography novices, amateurs and professionals and celebrates the hilarity of our natural world” in an effort to bring awareness to habitat conservation.
PEOPLE reported, “This year, the council of 16 judges, comprising photographers, videographers, and social media professionals, reviewed nearly 10,000 submissions from across 108 countries.”
What’s great about these photos and videos is that they’re completely authentic; the worldwide competition strictly prohibits the use of AI or any kind of digital manipulation.
The winners will be announced on December 9th at the Oxo Gallery in London. Winning photos will be showcased in the gallery from December 10 through December 14. We look forward to seeing the winners!
This story was originally reported by PetHelpful on Oct 30, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.