Nature knows how to move, surprise, and amaze with its beauty, and every now and then it also knows to make us laugh, and in a big way! In the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025 photography competition, dozens of rare moments are featured where animals were captured on camera in the most amusing poses imaginable: a monkey modeling on a tree, a bear laughing at a private joke, and moments from “heated arguments” in the animal kingdom. Behind the laughter lies an important message, reminding us how full of life, emotion, and beauty the natural world is, and how crucial it is to protect it. Now it’s time to present 15 selected photos submitted to this year’s competition, so sit back comfortably and get ready for a wonderful gallery that will show you the comedic side of the animal kingdom.
1. When you let him go out alone for a night with the guys:
2. Karate Kid - wildlife version
3. Say cheeeeeese!!!
4. "I think I forgot my parachute..."
5. Is that a bird or is it a plane?
6. "I just finished shampooing my hair..."
7. Not a very picky eater...
8. I wonder what they’re talking about...
9. "Mom!!! Where’s the food???"
10. Is this a nature photo or a fashion magazine cover?
11. Unwanted shower:
12. "We’ll switch later because I want to see too!"
13. Thought only your kids hate getting kisses?
14. "I can’t watch this..."
15. "Is this food for me???"
Image source: boredpanda.com
