{"id":234262,"date":"2025-10-23T11:24:23","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T11:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/234262\/"},"modified":"2025-10-23T11:24:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T11:24:23","slug":"the-40-hilarious-photo-finalists-for-the-2025-nikon-comedy-wildlife-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/234262\/","title":{"rendered":"The 40 Hilarious Photo Finalists for the 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-perfmatters-preload=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/nikon-comedy-wildlife-2025-finalists-featured-800x420.jpg\" alt=\"Three-panel image: Left, a surprised eagle with its beak open in snow; center, a flamingo with only its body and legs visible on a beach; right, a squirrel mid-jump with legs and arms spread wide.\" width=\"800\" height=\"420\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-821852\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comedywildlifephoto.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener nofollow\">Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards<\/a> have shared the 40 finalists for its highly anticipated 2025 competition. The shortlisted photos are not only hilarious but also demonstrate very impressive photographic skills. <\/p>\n<p>Yet again, this year\u2019s Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards received a record-setting number of entries. For the 2025 edition, photographers from 108 countries submitted nearly 10,000 images. <\/p>\n<p>The grand prize winner, to be revealed on December 9 at a special Awards Night in London, will win an incredible one-week safari with <a href=\"https:\/\/serian.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener nofollow\">Alex Walker\u2019s Serian<\/a> in the Masai Mara. Additional top prizes include <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/2024\/07\/30\/nikon-z6-iii-review-a-little-rough-around-the-edges\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon Z6 III<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/2024\/11\/06\/nikon-z50-ii-hands-on-a-robust-and-capable-entry-level-camera\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon Z50 II<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/petapixel.com\/2025\/09\/09\/nikon-zr-hands-on-first-impressions-zed-red-redemption\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Nikon ZR<\/a> cameras, plus various kits provided by Think Tank Photo. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Nikon Comedy Wildlife finalists are in, and we\u2019re excited to share with you the brilliant images showcasing unique talent of photographers from every corner of the globe. These images combine wit and wonder to celebrate nature\u2019s character, while emphasizing the urgency of conservation. At Nikon, we\u2019re proud to support a competition that sparks joy while reminding us why our wild world is worth protecting,\u201d says Stefan Maier, Nikon Europe Senior General Manager Marketing. <\/p>\n<p> Individual Photo Finalists  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/mike-lane-steller-eagles-practice-kung-fu-tango-800x626.jpg\" alt=\"Two large eagles with dark feathers and white tails face each other on an icy surface, wings spread wide, reflected in the golden light of sunset with snow and ice in the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"626\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821834\"  \/>\u2018Stellar sea eagles practice kung-fu\u2019 by Mike Lane | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Alison-Tuck_Now-which-direction-is-my-nest-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"A white bird with outstretched wings has its head covered in green grass and plants, obscuring its face, with a blurred blue and green background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821832\"  \/>\u2018Now which direction is my nest?\u2019 by Alison Tuck | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025<br \/>\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Andrew-Moritmer_The-Shoulders-of-Giants-1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A small brown frog clings to the edge of a curved, light-brown surface, possibly a piece of wood or bamboo, with a blurred background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821831\"  \/>\u2018The Shoulders of Giants\u2019 by Andrew Mortimer | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Andrey-Giljov_Welcome-to-Zen-Lemur-Yoga-Course-1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Two ring-tailed lemurs sit on a large rock, one with its arms raised high and the other resting calmly, both facing each other in a sunlit outdoor setting with greenery and rocks in the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821830\"  \/>\u2018Welcome to Zen Lemur Yoga Course!\u2019 by Andrey Giljov | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Annette-Kirby_Go-Away-1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A Steller\u2019s sea eagle with a bright yellow beak sits in deep white snow, looking upward with its mouth open, displaying striking brown feathers and intense yellow eyes.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821829\"  \/>\u2018Go away\u2019 by Annette Kirby | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Antoine-Rezer_Territorial-Defence-Operation-1-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A bird flies above and defecates on a large eagle perched on a rocky outcrop under a clear blue sky. The eagle spreads its wings slightly while the other bird is in mid-air above it.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821828\"  \/>\u2018Territorial Defense Operation\u2019 by Antoine Rezer | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Beate-Ammer-The-Frog-Prince-of-the-Grape-Vine-1-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A green frog rests among lush leaves and stems, partially hidden by the surrounding foliage in a brightly lit, green environment.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821827\"  \/>\u2018The Frog Prince of the Grape Vine\u2019 by Beate Ammer | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bingqian-Gao_What-do-you-mean-I-need-to-see-a-dentist-1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A pufferfish swims underwater, facing the camera, with clear blue water and a sandy ocean floor in the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821826\"  \/>\u2018What do you mean I need to see a dentist?\u2019 by Bingqian Gao | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Bret-Saalwaechter_I-Just-Cant-Wait-To-Be-King-1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Three adult lions and one cub sit on a large rock in sunlight. Two lions and the cub appear to be roaring or yawning, while the third lion stands beside them. The sky is clear and blue.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821825\"  \/>\u2018I Just Can\u2019t Wait To Be King\u2019 by Bret Saalwaechter | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025<br \/>\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Chris-Stanley-All-smiles-1-800x445.jpg\" alt=\"A dragonfly with golden-brown, translucent wings rests on the tip of a spiky plant stem, shown against a dark, blurred background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"445\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821824\"  \/>\u2018All Smiles\u2019 by Chris Stanley | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Christy-Grinton_Bad-Hair-Day-1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A wet squirrel pokes its head and paw out of a hole in a tree trunk with colorful, peeling bark in shades of orange, yellow, and brown.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821823\"  \/>\u2018Bad Hair Day!\u2019 by Christy Grinton | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/David-Fettes_Great-Hair-Day-1-534x800.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of a dark-feathered bird with a rounded head, its face and eyes almost entirely hidden by dense, shaggy feathers, with only its beak partially visible through the plumage.\" width=\"534\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821822\"  \/>\u2018Great Hair Day\u2019 by David Fetters | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/David-Rice_OMG-hes-at-it-again-1-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Two red-crowned cranes stand on snow; one crane is walking while the other lifts its wings and hops gracefully, as if dancing, against a blurred brown and white background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821821\"  \/>\u2018OMG he\u2019s at it again!\u2019 by David Rice | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Diana-Rebman_Relaxing-in-the-trees-1-691x800.jpg\" alt=\"A black-furred gibbon with light orange cheeks lounges comfortably across two tree branches, holding onto the branches with its long arms and legs amid green leaves.\" width=\"691\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821820\"  \/>\u2018Relaxing in the trees!\u2019 by Diana Rebman | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Erkko_Badermann_Landing-gears-down-1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A bird skims across the surface of a calm body of water with wings outstretched, creating splashes as it lands. The scene is softly focused with a blurred background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821819\"  \/>\u2018Landing Gears Down\u2019 by Erkko Badermann | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Geoff-Martin_Hornbill-in-a-hurry-1-800x566.jpg\" alt=\"A yellow-billed hornbill with striking black and white feathers runs on sandy ground, wings outstretched, with another bird blurred in the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"566\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821818\"  \/>\u2018Hornbill In a Hurry\u2019 by Geoff Martin | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025<br \/>\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Grayson-Bell_Baptism-of-the-unwilling-convert-1-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"A large frog in murky water grasps a yellow bird with its front legs, appearing to attack or eat it, while the bird struggles and splashes, partially submerged near a muddy bank.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821817\"  \/>\u2018Baptism of the Unwilling Convert\u2019 by Grayson Bell | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Henry-Szwinto_Peekaboo-1-800x749.jpg\" alt=\"Close-up of an Asian elephant with large, mottled ears folded forward, partially covering its eyes. The elephant\u2019s skin is wrinkled and rough, with patches of lighter pigmentation on its ears and trunk.\" width=\"800\" height=\"749\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821816\"  \/>\u2018Peek a Boo\u2019 by Henry Szwinto | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Hikkaduwa-Liyanage-Prasantha-Vinod_Bad-Mouthing-1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Two leopards are interacting; one appears to be playfully biting or nuzzling the other, with its paw gently on the other's shoulder, set against a blurred green natural background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821815\"  \/>\u2018Bad mouthing\u2019 by Hikkaduwa Liyanage Prasantha Vinod | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Jenny-Stock_Smiley-1-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A colorful fish with orange, blue, and yellow markings peeks out from a hole in a textured brown coral, looking directly at the camera.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821814\"  \/>\u2018Smiler\u2019 by Jenny Stock | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Jessica-Emmett_Battle-Hug-1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Two large monitor lizards stand upright, appearing to embrace or wrestle each other on a grassy patch, with a blurred green background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821813\"  \/>\u2018Battle Hug\u2019 by Jessica Emmett | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/John-Speirs_Its-tough-being-a-duck-1-800x521.jpg\" alt=\"A white duck with a black head floats on dark water, with ripples around it. A small brown bird is perched on the duck\u2019s back. The scene is calm and reflective.\" width=\"800\" height=\"521\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821812\"  \/>\u2018It is tough being a duck\u2019 by John Speirs | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Kalin-Botev_Monkey-Circus-1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Three young baboons play and leap on a large, curved tree trunk against a soft pink and purple sky, with one baboon airborne and the other two climbing and reaching toward each other.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821811\"  \/>\u2018Monkey Circus\u2019 by Kalin Botev | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025<br \/>\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Lars-Beygang_Outdoor-smoking-zone-1-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"A mallard duck stands on a wooden fence with green ivy, exhaling a visible cloud of warm breath into cool air, resembling smoke, against a blurred background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821810\"  \/>\u2018Outdoor smoking zone\u2019 by Lars Beygang | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Laurent-Nilles_Oh-my-1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A small monkey sits on the ground looking up at the legs of a large elephant, with sunlight casting shadows on the forest floor.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821809\"  \/>\u2018Oh my!\u2019 by Laurent Nilles | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Liliana-Luca_Fonzies-advertising-1-800x591.jpg\" alt=\"A lemur with wide eyes licks its paw while clinging to the side of a tree, with a blurred green background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"591\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821808\"  \/>\u2018Fonzies advertising\u2019 by Liliana Luca | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Magnus-Berggren_Masquerading-as-an-arrow-1-640x800.jpg\" alt=\"A black woodpecker with a red patch on its head flies against a gradient blue sky, appearing streamlined with wings tucked close to its body.\" width=\"640\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821807\"  \/>\u2018Masquerading as an arrow\u2019 by Magnus Berggren | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mark-Meth-Cohn_Aaaaaww-Mum-1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of two gorillas lying together in the grass, one gently holding and nuzzling the other's face, conveying a sense of affection and intimacy. Lush green leaves surround them.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821806\"  \/>\u2018Aaaaaww Mum!\u2019 by Mark Meth-Cohn | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Mark-Meth-Cohn_High-Five-1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A young gorilla stands on one leg in a grassy area, raising the other leg and one arm as if striking a playful pose. Lush green foliage and trees fill the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821805\"  \/>\u2018High Five\u2019 by Mark Meth-Cohn | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Massimo-Felici_Darling-please-stop-1-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Two lions sit on grass; the lion on the right shakes its head, sending water droplets flying, while the lion on the left has its eyes closed, appearing to brace against the spray. Green foliage is visible in the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821804\"  \/>\u2018Darling, please stop!\u2019 by Massimo Felici | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025<br \/>\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Meline-Ellwanger_The-Choir-1-800x512.jpg\" alt=\"Three lions sit close together in tall grass, all with their mouths wide open, appearing to roar or yawn in unison. The background is a grassy savanna with a soft, out-of-focus horizon.\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821803\"  \/>\u2018The Choir\u2019 by Meline Ellwanger | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Michael-Stavrakakis_Paint-Me-Like-One-Of-Your-Forest-Girls-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"An orangutan stands upright in a forest, holding onto a tree with one arm raised above its head and the other arm bent. The background is filled with tall trees and green foliage.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821802\"  \/>\u2018Paint Me Like One of Your Forest Girls\u2019 by Michael Stavrakakis | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Miles-Astray_Flamingone-1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A flamingo stands on white sand near the shoreline with its head hidden from view, blue water and gentle waves in the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821801\"  \/>\u2018Flamingone\u2019 by Miles Astray | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Paula-Rustemeier_Hit-The-Dance-Floor-1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Three red foxes play together on pale sand; one fox is lying belly-up with its legs in the air while the other two stand nearby, appearing engaged and playful.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821800\"  \/>\u2018Hit the Dance Floor\u2019 by Paula Rustemeier | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Peter-Reinold_Stretch-your-leg-1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A close-up of a yellow and black grasshopper standing on a gray surface, with one hind leg raised and a blurred green background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821799\"  \/>\u2018Stretch your leg\u2019 by Peter Reinold | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Ralph-Robinson_Pied-Piper-Penguins-1-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"A group of sheep and lambs graze on grass while four king penguins walk nearby under a cloudy sky, all on an open field.\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821798\"  \/>\u2018Pied Piper Penguins\u2019 by Ralph Robinson | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Stefan-Cruysberghs_Squirrel-airborne-Surrender-mode-1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A squirrel is captured mid-jump with its legs and arms spread wide, appearing to be flying. The background is blurred green, highlighting the squirrel's dynamic pose and fluffy fur.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821797\"  \/>\u2018Squirrel Airborne Surrender Mode\u2019 by Stefan Cruysberghs | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025<br \/>\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Valtteri-Mulkahainen_Smile-youre-being-photographed-1-567x800.jpg\" alt=\"A large brown bear with thick fur is lying on the ground, baring its teeth in a defensive or aggressive display. The background is blurred, showing natural outdoor surroundings with grass and rocks.\" width=\"567\" height=\"800\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821796\"  \/>\u2018Smile, you\u2019re being photographed\u2019 by Valtteri Mulkahainen | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Warren-Price_Headlock-1-800x624.jpg\" alt=\"Two guillemots interact closely; one bird faces the camera with wide eyes while the other touches its beak to the first bird's head against a plain gray background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"624\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821795\"  \/>\u2018Headlock\u2019 by Warren Price | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Yann-Chauvette_The-Wig-1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A rhinoceros partially submerged in water, surrounded by yellow aquatic plants, with vegetation draped over its head and body.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821794\"  \/>\u2018The Wig\u2019 by Yann Chauvette | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 Portfolio Finalists  <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Maggie-Hoffman_Digging-For-Gold_1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A young chimpanzee with black fur sits among green leaves, gazing at the camera while touching its mouth with one hand.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821793\"  \/>\u2018Digging for Gold\u2019 by Maggie Hoffman | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Maggie-Hoffman_Digging-For-Gold_2-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A chimpanzee eating seeds.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821792\"  \/>\u2018Digging for Gold\u2019 by Maggie Hoffman | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Maggie-Hoffman_Digging-For-Gold_3-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A chimpanzee with closed eyes holds one hand near its mouth, appearing to inspect or lick its fingers, while surrounded by green leaves in a natural outdoor setting.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821791\"  \/>\u2018Digging for Gold\u2019 by Maggie Hoffman | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Maggie-Hoffman_Digging-For-Gold_4-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A young chimpanzee sits among green leaves, holding its mouth with one hand and looking at the camera with a curious expression.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821790\"  \/>\u2018Digging for Gold\u2019 by Maggie Hoffman | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025<br \/>\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Olivier-Colle_1-Hear-no-evil-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A harbor seal rests on its side at the edge of the water, with its head raised and one flipper touching its face, against a blurred blue background of rippling water.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821789\"  \/>\u2018Hear no evil\u2019 by Oliver Colle | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Olivier-Colle_2-See-no-evil-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A harbor seal lies on its side on a mossy rock near the water, appearing relaxed with its flipper raised to its face. The background is a calm, blue body of water.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821788\"  \/>\u2018Hear no evil\u2019 by Oliver Colle | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Olivier-Colle_3-Speak-no-evil-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A seal lies on a rock by the water, resting on its side with one flipper raised toward its mouth, appearing relaxed. The background shows calm, rippling blue water.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821787\"  \/>\u2018Hear no evil\u2019 by Oliver Colle | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Olivier-Colle_4-Enjoy-Life-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A seal lies on the shore with its body curved and head raised, eyes closed as if basking in the sun, in front of calm water.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821786\"  \/>\u2018Hear no evil\u2019 by Oliver Colle | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Vicki-Jauron_Playful-Cubs-in-the-Marsh-1-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Two lion cubs playfully spar with each other in a grassy field while an adult lion walks nearby, all surrounded by green vegetation.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821785\"  \/>\u2018Playful Cubs in the Marsh\u2019 by Vicki Jauron | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Vicki-Jauron_Playful-Cubs-in-the-Marsh-2-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Two lion cubs playfully interact while sitting on grassy ground, one cub reaching out its paw toward the other as they face each other, surrounded by soft, blurred greenery in the background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821784\"  \/>\u2018Playful Cubs in the Marsh\u2019 by Vicki Jauron | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Vicki-Jauron_Playful-Cubs-in-the-Marsh-3-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"Two lion cubs playfully stand on their hind legs facing each other, appearing to hold paws and interact energetically on grassy ground, with a blurred green background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821783\"  \/>\u2018Playful Cubs in the Marsh\u2019 by Vicki Jauron | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025<br \/>\n <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Vicki-Jauron_Playful-Cubs-in-the-Marsh-4-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"A lioness lies on the grass while a playful lion cub leaps onto her head, mid-air, in a natural outdoor setting with blurred green background.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"size-large wp-image-821782\"  \/>\u2018Playful Cubs in the Marsh\u2019 by Vicki Jauron | Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 When the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards Winners Will be Revealed  <\/p>\n<p>The annual awards were co-founded by professional photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks MBE and Tom Sullam in 2015 to celebrate the fun fusion of wildlife photography and humor. The duo hoped to raise money to help promote wildlife and habitat conservation. It\u2019s safe to say they have achieved that goal. The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards are teaming with the <a href=\"https:\/\/whitleyaward.org\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener nofollow\">Whitley Fund for Nature<\/a> (WFN) in the United Kingdom again. The organization has channeled \u00a324 million to conservationist leaders in 80 countries across the Global South over the past 30 years.  <\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe had an awesome year last year and are absolutely delighted to be able to partner with the Nikon team again for 2025.\u00a0 Their ongoing support has supercharged the competition, reaching more people in more countries than ever before, helping us raise awareness of animal and habitat conservation and crucially, highlight the fundamental importance of having wildlife on our planet and in our lives,\u201d says Tom Sullam. \u201cThese inspiring and funny photos and videos do just that. It\u2019s a privilege to be part of this exciting journey, making us all laugh and we can\u2019t wait to announce the winners in December.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Alongside the overall winners, there will also be category winners and Highly Commended photos. All the awarded pictures and videos will be on display at the Gallery@Oxo in London from December 10-14. <\/p>\n<p>There is also a People\u2019s Choice Award, which will be open for voting starting on December 10. Voting closes on March 12, 2026. <\/p>\n<p>Image credits: All photos provided courtesy of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.comedywildlifephoto.com\/\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"follow external noopener nofollow\">Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards<\/a>. Each photographer is credited in the individual image captions.  <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards have shared the 40 finalists for its highly anticipated 2025 competition. 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