The annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards (CWPA) recognize the most hilarious candid photos of animals in the wild striking flamboyant poses, pulling faces, and seemingly laughing at themselves for how ridiculous they look.
The founders of CWPA, Tom Sullam and Paul Joynson-Hicks, started the competition to raise awareness of wildlife conservation issues in partnership with the Born Free Foundation.
The photo contest remains open until June 30, and there are already some hilarious entries. Here are 15 of the best submissions so far. Captions have been condensed and edited for clarity.
22 thoughts on “15 Hysterical Photos from the Wildlife Comedy Photography Awards”
camouflage against hunters seeing them.
OH NATURE IS SO WONDERFUL!!!! I LOVE THE PICTURES–THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS “INSIDE LOOK AT ANIMALS”.
THANK YOU,
So neat I really enjoyed these.
This is such a joyful look at nature
Absolutely a delightful collection of pictures. Thank you!
What kind of insect is this
Praying Mantis
Great, entertaining photos. The story concerning the bald eagle was especially touching. Wish everyone had this kind of compassion for wildlife and pets.
Ta-Da!
Totally enjoyed great photos
Thank you for sharing this heart warming story. I am glad you decided against Jake’s death penalty.
Looks like “polar bear performs the Macarena”. Love it!
LOVE ALL THE PICTURES, they were hilarious. I would love to see more, much better than the news
Great timing for observant, quick photographers.
Congratulations with great envy. Nature always surprises.
the funnyest ones are the squrriel the camera and the polar doing the dowapdidy
Loved these great photos! Thanks.
It was very enjoyable. Thank you. Thr picture of thur chipmunk, it made ne laugh. I thought perhaps he was in the vicinity of the flatulent penguin.
Thank you for capturing the beauty of Nature.
Loved everyone of them! Seems like it’s been ages since I’ve laughed so hard!
I want to keep this! How can I share this post to Pinterest? Thank you, this is funny! 🤗❤️
Love them all, made me LOL!! Thanks for sharing.
great picture they love to dance lol….. cute