Nature is cruel, majestic, and fascinating. Sometimes, it’s also a bit silly.
The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards has released 17 previously unseen submissions to its 2024 competition that celebrate the lighter side of the animal kingdom. From an orangutan mother unfazed by her child’s antics to a brown bear cub face palming, these photos will make you say “relatable.”
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The new photos were released to kick off the 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. Submissions are open to all photographers at no cost via the website through June 30, 2025. The shortlist will be announced in October with winners announced across nine categories in November or December.
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The pelican is trying to impress his audience with his latest juggling act
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I went to this rookery several times this spring. The UTSWMC Rookery is right in the heart of the medical district in Downtown Dallas. There are hundreds of these Great Egrets that come here to breed. The babies are hilarious to watch from the time they are newly hatched until they are ready to fledge. They are constantly crying for their mommas and sometimes thinking they can get nourishment from each other. You can’t help but get some funny pictures of them with their crazy hair and expressions!
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We had been hanging out with this bear (and his buddy) for several hours while they slept and played on the beach in coastal Alaska. After waking from a nap, he started to clean himself, using his paw to wipe sand from his face. In this pose he looks embarrassed (but is not).
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One day, I ventured to the Gold Coast in search of new spots for bird photography, but instead stumbled upon a large gathering of Kangaroos. Some were chilling, while others appeared to be engaging in playful antics and roo-mance! 🙂
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A baboon in Botswana relaxes in the warm sand, lost in its own thoughts. “What’s for dinner tonight? Maybe some delicious fruit?”
Credit: Jacqueline Treutner / Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
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