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

SmileyThis smiley Mediterranean parrotfish in El Hierro, Canary Islands, reminds me of Dory from Finding Nemo. “Just keep swimming, just keep swimming...”

Photo: Arthur Telle Thiemann/ Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Surprise smilesA group of dwarf mongooses on the southern side of Lake Bogoria, Kenya.

Photo: Asaf Sereth / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Tough NegotiationsA curious conversation between a red fox and shrew in Israel. It seems to be quite the discussion!

Photo: Ayala Fishaimer / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Spreading the wildlife gossipWho doesn't like a good gossip? Definetly not these lions caught whispering in the Kalahari Desert, South Africa.

Photo: Bernhard Esterer / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Crashing into the pictureGiraffes in Etosha National Park, Namibia. “Am I in the frame now?”

Photo: Brigitte Alcalay Marcon / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Almost time to get upAn amusing racoon in Newport News, Virginia.

Photo: Charlie Davidson / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

I could pukeA poorly gentoo p-p-p-penguin in the Falkland Islands. Poor guy, I hope he feels better soon.

Photo: Christina Holfelder / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Tern tuning its wingsThis snap is one of my favourites from this year's competition. A common tern ‘tuning its wings’ in Florida.

Photo: DanieleD'Ermo / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Hi Y'allThis firendly brown bear in Alaska just wanted to say hi.

Photo: Eric Fisher / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

DoggoNot all bears are as forthcoming. This camera shy chap didn't want to be spotted in Kuhmo, East Finland. Not sure if he knows how big he is, though!

Photo: Esa Ringbom / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

The inside jokeI wonder what amused this Eurasian red squirrel in Espelo, Netherlands.

Photo: Femke Van Willigen / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Covid hairIf you had to skip a few haircuts over the last few months, then you'll sympathise with this reddish egret in Fort De Soto, Florida.

Photo: Gail Bisson / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

LamentationWe've all had days like this polar bear in Spitzberg, Norway.

Photo: Jacques Poulard / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Like mother like daughterAn affectionate moment between Asian elephants in Corbett National Park, India. “Hup two three four...Keep it up, two three four...”

Photo: Jagdeep Rajput / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

PeekabooI'm not sure if I'd be brave enough to play peekaboo with a royal bengal tiger from Ranthambore National Park, India. Kudos Jagdeep.

Photo: Jagdeep Rajput / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Just ChillinThis racoon looks pretty relaxed in Jackson, Ohio. “I'm just chillin bro.”

Photo: Jill Neff / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Laughing HippoTwo hippos sharing a joke in Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya.

Photo: Manoj Shah / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

I think this tires gonna be flatKay may have had to sacrifice some tires to snap this great photo of a pair of curious young grizzly bears in Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming.

Photo: Kay Kotzian / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Having a laughThis Scottish seal, from Caithness, certainly finds something funny!

Photo: Ken Crossan / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

O Sole MioPhoto: Kranitz Roland / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Seriously, would you share some?That's one greedy Atlantic puffin in Scotland.

Photo: Krisztina Scheeff / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Wait up mommy...look what I got for you!A wonderful moment between two elephants in Kaziranga, India.

Photo: Kunal Gupta / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

I had to stay late at workA ‘family disagreement’ between two southern elephant seals at Isla Escondida in Patagonia. “I bet you went to the pub didn't you?”

Photo: Luis Burgueño / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Striking a poseThis macaque in Uluwatu Temple, Bali is giving its best pose.

Photo: Luis Martí Macaque / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

BoredomThis mountain gorilla in Mgahinga Gorilla National Park, Uganda could do with a touch of ADAPT inspiration.

Photo: Marcus Westberg / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Socially uninhibitedIt's crazy how human this chacma baboon near River Chobe, Botswana acts. “That's the spot!”

Photo: Martin Grace / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

It's the last day of school holidaysNow that's cruel! I remember feeling just like this otter pup on the first day of school term.

Photo: Max Teo / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Terry the Turtle flipping the birdI wouldn't want to bump into this turtle spotted off Lady Elliot Island, Queensland, Australia.

Photo: Mark Fitzpatrick / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Monkey businessHmm...I darn't speculate on what was going on here, but it's definetly some sort of ‘monkey business’!?

Photo: Megan Lorenz / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Quiet pleaseThis gorgeous American kestrel just wants a little peace and quite in Cali. “Sssshhhhh...quite please, you'll scare the mice away!”

Photo: Mike Lessel / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

How can I fly?Fantastic capture of an eagle owl chick struggling to leave the ground in Sakaka Al-Jouf, Saudi Arabia.

Photo: Nader Alshammari / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

I've got you this timeLion cups playing tag in in Hawange National Park, Zimbabwe.

Photo: Olin Rogers / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

No penguins under hereI wonder if this penguin is being ironic on purpose? ...I think so; you know how crafty those Penguins of Madagascar can be! Boulder's Beach in Cape Tom, South Africa.

Photo: Pearl Kasparian / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Social distance pleaseYou couldn't capture a more appropriate wildlife photo for the times than these rose-ringed parakeets in Kaudulla national park, Sri Lanka. Great capture Petr.

Photo: Petr Sochman / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

It's a mocking birdYet another bird being ironic—this time an Eurasian kingfisher in Scotland. I don't know about you, but I'm starting to see a theme here.

Photo: Sally Lloyd Jones / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Sun salutation classEven sea lions love yoga. I guess they need to get their zen as well.

Photo: Sue Hollis / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Fun for all agesA homemade langur tail swing in Kabini, India.

Photo: Thomas Vijayan / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

FaceplantAfrican elephants in Namibia. Ooof...I felt that!

Photo: Tim Hearn / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Hide and seekAzure damselfly in Devon, UK. It's great to see a photo from our neck of the woods (just down the road from ADAPT HQ).

Photo: Tim Hearn / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

AbracadabraWho else thought of the Pokémon Abra when they saw this brown pelican in Florida, US? Anyone...no, just me then.

Photo: Vicki Jauron / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

So hotA snow monkey in Japan ‘battling’ a hot bath. “Now where's that cold tap?”

Photo: Wei Ping Peng / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

I am champion...It's OK, he toughed it out. No wait...that's another snow monkey. Still in Japan though.

Photo: Ramesh Letchmanan / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

We all have that friendA clumsy brown bear in Russia. Super cute though, right?!

Photo: Yarin Klein / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

The raceThis photo of frolicing langurs was taking in Hampi, a small town in India known for it's growing bouldering scene.

Photo: Yevhen Samuchenko / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020

Laughing Sea OtterOf course, no CWPA gallery would be complete without a cute sea otter. So, I added this one in as a bonus. It's OK, you can thank me later :D.

Photo: 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

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

Walk on waterOr just showing off

Photo: Tommy Mees / 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

Wowza!I wonder what these cubs are reacting to?

Photo: Yaron Schmid / 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

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