Are these the funniest wildlife pictures of the year?

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Image source, Arvind Mohandas/Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
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Hmm... I wonder what funny photos have made the shortlist in the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards this year?
Well the finalists have been announced and this contemplating chimpanzee has made the cut!
Image source, Ingo Hamann/Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
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This laughing seal certainly looks like they've scrolled through the final images which were whittled down from nearly 9,000 entries from 98 countries.
Image source, Alex Fine/Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
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It's not just human children that pester their parents, these baby bears are holding on for a ride.
The winners will be announced in December and then showcased in an exhibition in London for a week.
Image source, Damyan Petkov/Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
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Oof that's got to hurt! Photographer Damyan Petkov captured this perfectly timed face plant of this poor whiskered tern's crash landing.
Image source, Gabriel Rojo/Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
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Have you ever seen such a joyous elephant seal? There's no doubt that this happy chappy will put a smile on your face.
Image source, Leslie McLeod/Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
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This cheetah is playing hide and seek behind a tree! Aren't their spots meant to help camouflage them?
Image source, Jose Miguel Gallego Molina/Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
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Hooray! This praying mantis looks like it's doing a happy dance but that's the end of our gallery.
Don't forget to let us know your favourites in the comments below.

26 September 2024, 06:48 BST

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