Snap, giggle, win: 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards want your funniest shots
The 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards invites photographers worldwide, regardless of camera brand, to submit funny wildlife photos or videos by 30 June 2025.
Highlights include humour-filled photos like a 'wig'-wearing Rhino, a kissing gorilla mom, and laughing blue-spotted mudskippers.
There are multiple categories for mammals, birds, reptiles, and more, and young photographers under 16 can enter in their own category.
The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards are back, bringing loads of giggles and humour as wildlife gets captured engaging in amusing and unexpected activities.
From playful antics to surprising expressions, this competition never fails to put a smile on one's face.
Once again, the competition is open, inviting photographers from around the globe – seasoned professionals and amateurs alike – to showcase their funniest wildlife photos for prizes and bragging rights.
With the closing date set for 30 June 2025, aspiring entrants from across the world are encouraged to participate, free of charge, using any camera brand.
'The competition is open to all camera brand users. We don't mind what equipment you use, as long as it features wildlife and it's funny,' the organisers said.
Participants can submit up to 10 entries, which include four portfolio entries, six additional entries across various categories, and up to two videos.
Top 5 entrants
White-tailed eagle
This photo, captured in Japan, shows a White-tailed eagle attempting to hide a fish from another approaching eagle. Photographer Annette Kirby perfectly timed the eagle's humorous expression.
Annette Kirby/Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
Rhino living
A One-Horned Rhino was caught mid-meal in a body of water. After diving underwater and resurfacing, it appeared to be sporting a 'wig' made of its dinner indulgence.
Mansion of a nest
Highlighting South African wildlife, a Common myna in the Kruger National Park was photographed constructing a massive nest – a marvel big enough for an entire family.
Mom's love
Captured in Rwanda, an affectionate gorilla mom is seen showering her infant with tender kisses.
Polar plunge
Taken during an Antarctic expedition, this shot features a group of gentoo penguins casually waiting their turn to dive into the ocean.
Martin Schmid/Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
Laugh like there's no tomorrow
Two cheerful blue-spotted mudskippers are captured seemingly laughing out loud, probably over a shared meme.
Emma Parker/Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
Categories
For those interested in entering, here are the categories
Alex Walker's Serian Mammals Category: Submit your funniest photos of wildlife mammals.
Spectrum Photo Birds Category: Amusing bird photos belong here.
ThinkTANK Reptiles, Amphibians, and Insects Category: This one's for the reptilian, amphibian, and insect kind.
Fish and Other Aquatic Species Category: A category for all things aquatic.
Amazing Internet Portfolio Category: Submit a collection of funny photos (up to four). Bonus points are awarded for connected themes, such as a sequence of events or related subjects, e.g., 'Four Owlet Pics.'
Nikon Junior Category (Under 16): A space dedicated to young talents under 16 years.
Nikon Young Photographer Category (Under 25): For budding photographers aged 25 and below.
Video Clip Category
You can submit up to two video clips, each no longer than 15 seconds, with a maximum resolution of 1080p HD at 30fps and a file size of up to 150MB. Lower resolutions are also acceptable. No music, captions, or added effects are allowed.
You'll automatically enter the People's Choice Category if you make it as a Nikon Comedy Wildlife Finalist (to be announced in October 2025). This allows the public to vote for their favourite photo, with the winner to be declared in January 2026.
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