Is there a more efficient way to inject a bit of joy into your day than by ogling amazing photos of our planet’s wonderful animals? We’d argue not, especially when photographers have managed to capture creatures getting up to some mischief.
The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards are here to do just that – and they’ve just announced their winners for 2024. The photograph that claimed the crown was taken by Milko Marchetti, who captured ‘Stuck Squirrel’, which was also the overall winner for the mammal category. Lots more fabulous snaps were given awards, including in the insect, reptile, bird and fish categories.
We thought we’d compile the champions, as well as some of our favourites. Think gossiping raccoons, giggling seals, grinning toads and sneaky puffins.
And here are some of our favourites from the 40 finalists who were announced back in September, just in case you needed a quick hit of joy:
Cute, right?
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