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Hey! Ready for a good laugh? We've got 47 wildlife photos where animals totally nailed the awkward, silly, or just plain goofy look. These stars of the wild don’t always play it cool, and we’re here for it!

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The 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards just dropped their finalists, and trust us, these snaps are pure gold. From birds with attitude to elephants showing off family photo poses, you’re about to see nature’s funniest side.

While they’re busy making us giggle, these photos also remind us that wildlife conservation is super important. Oh, and guess what? You can even pick your fave pic and maybe snag 500 bucks! Talk about a win-win.

So, scroll down, enjoy these epic moments, and maybe think about what those animals are REALLY up to. Because honestly, it’s too funny not to.

#1

"Feathers Never Go Out of Style" by Tapani Linnanmaki

"Feathers Never Go Out of Style" by Tapani Linnanmaki

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    "Angry Bird" by Jan Wittmer

    "Angry Bird" by Jan Wittmer

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    #3

    "Sexy Mantis" by Diego Perez

    "Sexy Mantis" by Diego Perez

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    #4

    "Two Birds, One Crazy Idea" by Lynn Emery

    "Two Birds, One Crazy Idea" by Lynn Emery

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    #5

    "Hair Check Before The Fam Photo" by Subi Sridharan

    "Hair Check Before The Fam Photo" by Subi Sridharan

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    #6

    "Cheeky Little Elephant (Under 25 Category)" by Hannah Dietl

    "Cheeky Little Elephant (Under 25 Category)" by Hannah Dietl

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    #7

    "Nature’s Window" by Lee Frost

    "Nature’s Window" by Lee Frost

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    #8

    "Fish Outta Water" by Thong Duy Vu

    "Fish Outta Water" by Thong Duy Vu

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    #9

    "This Is My Best Side" by Natalie Veekmans

    "This Is My Best Side" by Natalie Veekmans

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    #10

    "The Odd One Out" by Dirk Koster

    "The Odd One Out" by Dirk Koster

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    #11

    "Doris and Her Fancy Hat" by Andy Rouse

    "Doris and Her Fancy Hat" by Andy Rouse

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    #12

    "Oops, Did I Just Fart?" by Carolyn Moore

    "Oops, Did I Just Fart?" by Carolyn Moore

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    #13

    "Secret Smooch" by Jeetendra Chaware

    "Secret Smooch" by Jeetendra Chaware

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    #14

    "Little Godzilla" by Udo Harms

    "Little Godzilla" by Udo Harms

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    #15

    "Resting Owl Face" by Ka Chum Jacky Sung

    "Resting Owl Face" by Ka Chum Jacky Sung

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    #16

    "Exhausted Badger Cub" by Lukas Andree Andersen

    "Exhausted Badger Cub" by Lukas Andree Andersen

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    #17

    "Sea Gangsters" by Marek Jackowski

    "Sea Gangsters" by Marek Jackowski

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    #18

    "Super Stressed Spadefish" by Kyo Chen

    "Super Stressed Spadefish" by Kyo Chen

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    #19

    "Ballet Dancer" by Robert Nairn

    "Ballet Dancer" by Robert Nairn

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    #20

    "Zonked Out" by Celine Nic Oireachtaigh

    "Zonked Out" by Celine Nic Oireachtaigh

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    #21

    "Elvis Lives" by Paolo Torre

    "Elvis Lives" by Paolo Torre

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    #22

    "Bears Sharing A Joke" by Charles Janson

    "Bears Sharing A Joke" by Charles Janson

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    #23

    "Are You Serious Right Now?" by Kevin Lohman

    "Are You Serious Right Now?" by Kevin Lohman

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    #24

    "Frog Smackdown" by Jeremy Richards

    "Frog Smackdown" by Jeremy Richards

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    #25

    "The Ground Is Lava!" by Robert Gondek

    "The Ground Is Lava!" by Robert Gondek

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    #26

    "Morning Stretch" by Scott Suraino

    "Morning Stretch" by Scott Suraino

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    #27

    "Epic Leap Fail (Under 25 Category)" by David Lee

    "Epic Leap Fail (Under 25 Category)" by David Lee

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    #28

    "Smile!" by Marek Jackowski

    "Smile!" by Marek Jackowski

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    #29

    "Spicy Orangutan" by Tanner Mansell

    "Spicy Orangutan" by Tanner Mansell

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    #30

    "Push Over" by Barbara Seiberl-Stark

    "Push Over" by Barbara Seiberl-Stark

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    #31

    "If I Can't See You..." by Cliff Fawcett

    "If I Can't See You..." by Cliff Fawcett

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    #32

    "Lessons" by Heather Cudworth

    "Lessons" by Heather Cudworth

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    #33

    "Playing Dress-Up" by Phiané Oosthuizen

    "Playing Dress-Up" by Phiané Oosthuizen

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    #34

    "Did I Sleep Through My Alarm?" by Fabi Fregonesi

    "Did I Sleep Through My Alarm?" by Fabi Fregonesi

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    #35

    "The Handstand" by Homagni Sahana

    "The Handstand" by Homagni Sahana

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    #36

    "Sneeze Attack" by Alexander Hormann

    "Sneeze Attack" by Alexander Hormann

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    "Squirrel Wars" by Remi Schnell

    "Squirrel Wars" by Remi Schnell

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    #38

    "#ForTheGram" by Rosie Barrett

    "#ForTheGram" by Rosie Barrett

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    #39

    "Just A Little Push... For Traffic Rules" by Shailza Singhal

    "Just A Little Push... For Traffic Rules" by Shailza Singhal

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    #40

    "Heard The One About The Fox?" by Jack Brackley

    "Heard The One About The Fox?" by Jack Brackley

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    "Walking To School At 7 AM In Winter" by Matei Maracineanu

    "Walking To School At 7 AM In Winter" by Matei Maracineanu

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    #42

    "Hercules, The Baboon" by Andy Parkinson

    "Hercules, The Baboon" by Andy Parkinson

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    #43

    "Mischief Maker" by Heather Smith

    "Mischief Maker" by Heather Smith

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    "If Only I Were Faster..." by Eric Boren

    "If Only I Were Faster..." by Eric Boren

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    "Ooooh, That Tickles..." by Doug Gimesy

    "Ooooh, That Tickles..." by Doug Gimesy

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    #46

    "Fish-Headed Bird" by Eigil B Jensen

    "Fish-Headed Bird" by Eigil B Jensen

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    #47

    "Highway Robbery" by Curt Lundeen

    "Highway Robbery" by Curt Lundeen

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