Funny animal pictures from the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards (200+ pics)

From a jet-propelled seagull to a gorilla picking its nose, these fabulously funny animal pictures are sure to make you giggle.

by Ben Gray 14th August 2020

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It's too late, roebuck, too late!You can see what doe thinks about a late flirting attempt by this roebuck. Roebuck's face is also reflecting his emotions after getting "no" by doe.

Photo: Alvin Tarkmees / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Rough night...This Northern Pygmy Owl has either had a rough night or the best night of its life.

Photo: Anthony Bucci / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Laughing Sea OtterPhoto: David DesRochers / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Doing the Sand DancePhoto: Janet Miles / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Confused much?This amazingly cute seal pup on a Norfolk Beach was throwing all kinds of poses for the camera.

Photo: Johan Siggesson / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Lightweight Wrestling“See, I told you I could fit your paw in my mouth!”

Photo: Klein Yarin / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Laughing HippoPhoto: Manoj Shah / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Maestro“And one and two and three and four and...”

Photo: Reynante Martinez / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Laughing stockTwo Zebra buddies share a joke, enjoying life in the Savannah.

Photo: Tanvir Ali / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

True NameIt's easy to see why these spectacular birds are named ‘yellow-collared lovebirds’.

Photo: Tanvir Ali / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Walk on waterOr just showing off

Photo: Tommy Mees / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Wowza!I wonder what these cubs are reacting to?

Photo: Yaron Schmid / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Hang On“Yippee...”

Photo: Adwait Aphale / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Waltz Gone Wrong?These foxes wouldn't win any awards for their dancing.

Photo: Alastair Marsh / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Ice SkatingDancing off ice!

Photo: Andre Erlich / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Tickle fightPhoto: Andy Harris / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

He's right behind me isn't he?Where's Finding Nemo's Bruce when you need him? “Fish are our friends, not food!”

Photo: Anthony N Petrovich / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Is it a bird, is it a plane?...It's super seagull!

Photo: Bob Carter / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Indecent proposal“You did what?”

Photo: Co Grift / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Who would like a peanut?“Me me me me me me me me me...”

Photo: Corey Seeman / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Hi...“...bye!”

Photo: Donna Bourdon / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Surfing – South Atlantic Style“It's pumping today dudes!”

Photo: Elmar Weiss / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Monday morning blues“Just another 10 minutes”

Photo: Eric Fisher / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Bad hair day“Where's my brush?”

Photo: Eric Keller / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

InconspicuousNothing to see here

Photo: Eric Keller / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

WishesPhoto: Geert Weggen / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Oh My!Photo: Harry Walker / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Excuse mePhoto: James Vodicka / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Snarling snappin in the slow lanePhoto: Lisa Vanderhoop / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

That's hilarious StevePhoto: Lloyd Durham / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

HidePhoto: Marion Vollborn / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Dancing...yeah!!Photo: Martina Gebert / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Rowe deer, what deer?Photo: Mike Rowe / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

What are you looking for?Photo: Pablo Daniel Fernandez / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Caught in the actPhoto: Peter Haygarth / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Laughing zebraPhoto: Peter Haygarth / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Hip HopPhoto: Philip Marazzi / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

I'm openPhoto: Ryan Jefferds / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Grab life by the...This can't have ended well!

Photo: Sarah Skinner / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Lost?Photo: Susan Knowler / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Chest bumpBros before foes!

Photo: Thomas Mangelsen / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Laid back“This is the life.”

Photo: Thomas Mangelsen / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Warning: Territory marking – follow at your own riskThis one's for anyone who's ever fallen victim to bird droppings.

Photo: Tilakraj Nagaraj / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Grizzly babiesPhoto: Toni Elliott / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

To be, or not to be?That is the question.

Photo: Txema Garcia Laseca / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

One, two, three – I'm going to find you.Photo: Valtteri Mulkahainen / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Holly jolly snowyPhoto: Vicki Jauron / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Family DisagreementPhoto: Vlado Pirsa / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Baboon fishingPhoto: Willem Kruger / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Lion takeaway“Half price, today only!”

Photo: Willem Kruger / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

SpacemanPhoto: Roie Galitz / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Hello...“...and good day to you sir.”

Photo: Kevin Sawford / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

First comes love...Photo: Elaine Kruer / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

...then comes...Photo: Elaine Kruer / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

...Photo: Elaine Kruer / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

...marriage!Photo: Elaine Kruer / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019

Order“It's that way, and then second turning on your left mate.”

Photo: Achim Sterna / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2018

BulliesPhoto: Amy Kennedy / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2018

Guffaw“Hahahahaha...that's hilarious Jeff.”

Photo: Amy Kennedy / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2018

AshamedPhoto: Antonio Medina / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2018

Smiling ElePhoto: Anup Deodhar / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2018

Nature CallsPhoto: Arshdeep Singh / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2018

So therePhoto: Barney Koszalka / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2018

Dancing deerPhoto: Bartek Olszewski / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2018

I guess the honeymoon is overPhoto: Christopher Schlaf / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2018

Coastal brown bear cub with a headachePhoto: Danielle Dermo / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2018

The YawnIt's too early for these night owls to be out.

Photo: Danielle Dermo / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2018

Perfect PillowThere's no better feeling than the cold side of a pillow. This one may be a little too cold for most though!

Photo: Denise Dupras / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2018

SplitPhoto: Geert Weggenhe / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2018

Walrus BreathPhoto: Jackie Downey / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2018

Astonished LemurPhoto: Jakob Strecker / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2018

Crouching Tiger, Peeking MooseLazy Moose style...Hiiiyaa!

Photo: Jamie Bussey / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2018

Drive safePhoto: Jonathan Irish / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2018