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Hilarious animal photos from this year’s Comedy Wildlife Awards

CNN • October 6, 2026 • world

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The 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards released a collection of the cutest, weirdest, and most comedic animal photos and videos, featuring moments like an elephant playing hide and seek and birds sharing a secretive kiss.
The competition received over 10,000 submissions from 112 countries, marking its largest participation in the 11-year history of the event, with 47 images and nine videos shortlisted.
Founded in 2015, the awards use humor to promote wildlife conservation by fostering empathy towards animals, encouraging positive behavioral change.
Public voting is open for the STERNA People’s Choice Award, while the final winners will be announced at a London awards night on December 8, with an exhibition running until December 13.
The competition co-founder, Tom Sullam, emphasized the event’s growth from a small awareness effort in the Serengeti to a global platform aiming to be bigger, funnier, and more impactful.

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