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Perfectly timed snaps of silly creatures in comedy wildlife finals

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Hewson, G. (2026, October 2). Perfectly timed snaps of silly creatures in comedy wildlife finals. ABC News (AU). https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-10-02/comedy-wildlife-photography-awards-finalists-announced/107221426

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The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards has announced its finalists, featuring amusing images of animals like an orangutan, a crocodile, and a hummingbird. With over 10,000 entries submitted by both professional and amateur photographers, the competition highlights humorous moments in nature. The winner will be chosen and revealed in December.

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The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, founded in 2015 by Paul Joynson-Hicks MBE and Tom Sullam, featured more than 10,000 entries from photographers in over 112 countries, setting a new record this year. Finalists include images of a grinning elephant seal, a meerkat getting its hair styled, and a cheeky little elephant. The competition aims to promote wildlife conservation efforts through humor, supporting the Born Tree Foundation, which rescues wild animals and protects endangered species. The contest, celebrating its eighth year, showcases playful moments from various creatures around the globe, with winners yet to be announced in December.

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More than 10,000 entries were submitted by professional and amateur photographers who wanted to capture the world's creatures in all their glory.

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🔮 The competition, known for its celebration of the animal kingdom's silliest moments, will announce a winner in December.

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Perfectly timed snaps of silly creatures in comedy wildlife finals · assertive framing

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The competition, known for its celebration of the animal kingdom's silliest moments, will announce a winner in December. asserted

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More than 10,000 entries were submitted by professional and amateur photographers who wanted to capture the world's creatures in all their glory. asserted

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