The animal kingdom can be an entertaining place sometimes, especially when wildlife photographers just happen to catch the magic moment that says “funny.”
In 2019, thousands of photographs were taken of wildlife in various stages of comedy and 40 of them have become finalists for The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. The winners will be announced Nov. 13.
Officials from The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards were kind enough to allow USA Today/For The Win Outdoors to share the photos of the finalists, some of the funniest ever captured.
The titles used by the photographers introduce the photos and we caption them afterward. Enjoy!
All photos are copyrighted and used here with permission.
“He’s right behind me isn’t he?”
George had a premonition this was going to be a bad day.
Location: Tiger Beach, Bahamas
Photo by Anthony N. Petrovich/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Indecent proposal
“Will somebody please clap twice to turn this thing off!”
Location: Helgoland, Germany
Photo by Co Grift/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
What deer?
Harold thought he’d outsmart those deer hunters with one of their own tricks.
Location: Richmond Park, London
Photo by Mike Rowe/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Snarling snappin’ in the slow lane
“I’m going as slow as I can!”
Location: Massachusetts
Photo by Lisa Vanderhoop/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Hi
“Do you swear to tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth?”
“I do.”
“You and your lawyer may be seated.”
Location: Alaska
Photo by Donna Bourdon/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Dancing, yeah
“The hills are alive with the sound of music…”
Location: Austria
Photo by Martina Gebert/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
“Who would like a peanut?”
“Rocky, party of four, your table is ready.”
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Photo by Corey Seeman/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Waltz gone wrong
“Hold still now, Mr. Roberts, I’ve got to put on my rubber glove.”
Location: Amsterdam, Holland
Photo by Alastair Marsh/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Monday morning blues
“I knew I shouldn’t have had that last drink.”
Location: Alaska
Photo by Eric Fisher/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Sea otter tickle fight
Harriet finds Otto’s T-spot
Location: Elkhorn Slough, California
Photo by Andy Harris/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Laid back
“Yep, life is good.”
Location: Tanzania
Photo by Thomas Mangelsen/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Chest bump
“Listen, tough guy, I was here first.”
Location: South Georgia Island
Photo by Thomas Mangelsen/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Bad hair day
Hazel just spent $200 at the hairstylist. She’s not happy.
Location: South Georgia Island
Photo by Eric Keller/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
To be or not to be
At Baskin Robbins, George has a difficult time choosing between Rocky Road and Banana Crunch.
Location: Japan
Photo by Txema Garcia Laseca/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
One, two, three, four, five…
Wilbur hasn’t quite gotten the hide part down in hide-and-seek.
Location: Finland
Photo by Valtteri-Mulkahainen/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Lion take away
Leo thinks the antelope are playing a trick on him.
Location: South Africa
Photo by Willem Kruger/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Laughing zebras
“Hilarious, Harry, just hilarious. You ought to be comedian.”
Location: Tanzania
Photo by Peter Haygarth/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Squirrel wishes
Steve makes a big mistake. He thought it was cotton candy.
Location: Sweden
Photo by Geert Weggen/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Is it a bird, is it a plane?
The newest rocket-propelled spy drone in disguise.
Location: Yorkshire, England
Photo by Bob Carter/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
What are you looking for?
Bob gets embarrassed when asked to show his feet.
Location: Japan
Photo by Pablo Daniel-Fernandez/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Grizzly babies
“I’m going to tell mom you’re trying to act human again.”
Location: Alaska
Photo by Toni Elliott/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Holly jolly snowy
“I’ve got sunshine on a cloudy day…”
Location: Long Island, New York
Photo by Vicki Jauron/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Family disagreement
“And if I’ve told you once, I’ve told you a million times. Put the toilet seat back down after going!”
Location: Croatia
Photo by Vlado Pirsa/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Pair ice skating
One singular sensation, every little step she takes. One thrilling combination, every move that she makes…
Location: South Georgia
Photo by Andre Erlich/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
That’s hilarious, Steve
Steve had them laughing in the aisles.
Location: Donna Nook, England
Photo by Lloyd Durham/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Surfing South Atlantic style
Peter scores a perfect 10 to win the World Surfing Championships.
Location: Falkland Islands
Photo by Elmar Weiss/Comedy Wildlife Photo Award
“Oh my”
“I just know I forgot to turn the oven off.”
Location: Seward, Alaska
Photo by Harry Walker/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Excuse me
“Just one more chip, please.”
Location: Australia
Photo by James Vodicka/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Space man
Gigi is coming down the runway wearing the newest winter wear by Giorgio Armani.
Location: Japan
Photo by Roie-Galitz/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Baboon fishing
Pole dancing, baboon style.
Location: Botswana
Photo by Willem Kruger/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Hang on
“Quit clowning around, Oscar, can’t you see dinner awaits?”
Location: Kenya
Photo by Adwait Aphale/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Lost
Fred entered the wild kingdom with his body guards.
Location: Argentina
Photo by Susan Knowler/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Hip hop
One, two, cha, cha, cha…
Location: Soffolk, England
Photo by Philip Marazzi/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Hide
“Oh no, I forgot the barbecue sauce for the seal meal.”
Location: Arctic
Photo by Marion Vollborn/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Grab life by the…
Junior was about to make the biggest mistake of his life.
Location: Botswana
Photo by Sarah Skinner/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Warning: Territory marking, follow at your own risk
April showers didn’t bring May flowers for Herman.
Location: Kenya
Photo by Tilakraj Nagara/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Caught in the act
“Uh, well, um, we, uh, we, um…”
Location: Borneo
Photo by Peter Haygarth/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
I’m open
“The fish I caught was this big.”
Location: Uganda
Photo by Ryan Jefferds/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Inconspicuous
Blowing bubbles.
Location: South Georgia Island
Photo by Eric Keller/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
Hello
“You looking at me? You looking at me?!
Location: Norfolk Broads, England
Photo by Kevin Sawford/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
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