"What does a seal get from sitting on the ice too long at the zoo? Polaroids!" This shot was taken by Julie Hunt, one of 45 finalists in the inaugural Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. Winners will be announced in November. Click on to see more funny animal snaps.
The comedian —
"What does a seal get from sitting on the ice too long at the zoo? Polaroids!" This shot was taken by Julie Hunt, one of 45 finalists in the inaugural Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. Winners will be announced in November. Click on to see more funny animal snaps.
Julie Prodanovic Photography/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
"Check out my impression of Tippi Hedren in 'The Birds!'" Photo by Marc Mol.
Hippo does Hitchcock —
"Check out my impression of Tippi Hedren in 'The Birds!'" Photo by Marc Mol.
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This poor hare, snapped by photographer Axel Kottal, just couldn't figure out why he kept losing every time they played hide and seek.
What gave me away? —
This poor hare, snapped by photographer Axel Kottal, just couldn't figure out why he kept losing every time they played hide and seek.
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"What? He needed a trim anyways." Photo by Barrie Walsh.
The barber —
"What? He needed a trim anyways." Photo by Barrie Walsh.
Barrie Walsh/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
Though we can't be certain, this sassy pair snapped by Aaron Karnovsky appears to be planning something incredibly evil.
Exxxxcellent —
Though we can't be certain, this sassy pair snapped by Aaron Karnovsky appears to be planning something incredibly evil.
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Photographer Alison Buttigieg captured this adorable white sifaka in Madagascar. We can't figure out whether he's busting out his "Saturday Night Fever" moves or in the middle of a serious yoga session.
Warrior pose —
Photographer Alison Buttigieg captured this adorable white sifaka in Madagascar. We can't figure out whether he's busting out his "Saturday Night Fever" moves or in the middle of a serious yoga session.
Alison Buttigieg/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
"My breakfast is better than yours." Photo by Goran Anastasovski.
Culinary delights —
"My breakfast is better than yours." Photo by Goran Anastasovski.
Goran Anastasovski/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
This quirky bird flying with his feet stuck out, snapped by photographer Charlie Davidson, reminds us of an airplane that's just released its landing gear.
Cabin crew, prepare for landing —
This quirky bird flying with his feet stuck out, snapped by photographer Charlie Davidson, reminds us of an airplane that's just released its landing gear.
Charlie Davidson/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
"Call the realtor, honey. I think it's time to upgrade to a bigger place." Photo by Graham McGeorge.
Crowded house —
"Call the realtor, honey. I think it's time to upgrade to a bigger place." Photo by Graham McGeorge.
Graham McGeorge/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
"Come on. He must have left the keys around here somewhere." Photo by Simon Slater.
Evil Knievels —
"Come on. He must have left the keys around here somewhere." Photo by Simon Slater.
Simon Slater/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
"You steer, I'll press the pedals." Photo by Christina Alexander.
It'll be just like Grand Theft Auto —
"You steer, I'll press the pedals." Photo by Christina Alexander.
Christina Alexander/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
"He's RIGHT behind me, isn't he." Photo by Janet Miles.
Things just got awkward —
"He's RIGHT behind me, isn't he." Photo by Janet Miles.
Janet Miles/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
This threatening little bird appears to be telling photographer Eric Gessmann to keep his distance.
Step off, bro —
This threatening little bird appears to be telling photographer Eric Gessmann to keep his distance.
Eric Gessmann/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
"Why did the ram run over the cliff? He didn't see the ewe turn!" Photo by Yuzuru Masuda.
Bleat this —
"Why did the ram run over the cliff? He didn't see the ewe turn!" Photo by Yuzuru Masuda.
Yuzuru Masuda/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
"It seemed like a good idea at the time." Photo by John Brown.
Aw, nuts! —
"It seemed like a good idea at the time." Photo by John Brown.
John Brown/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
We wouldn't want to get in the way of those fists of fury captured by photographer Julian Rad.
Kung fu squirrel —
We wouldn't want to get in the way of those fists of fury captured by photographer Julian Rad.
Julian Rad/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
"I think you'll better capture the vibrancy of the colors if you increase the exposure." Photo by Julie Hunt.
You've got good composition but .... —
"I think you'll better capture the vibrancy of the colors if you increase the exposure." Photo by Julie Hunt.
Julie Prodanovic Photography/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
"Got any snacks in there?" One of two photos by Marc Mol that made the finals.
Surprise! —
"Got any snacks in there?" One of two photos by Marc Mol that made the finals.
Marc MOL/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
"The view's great but I'm getting quite a few flies in my teeth." Photo by Marilyn Parver.
Enjoy the ride —
"The view's great but I'm getting quite a few flies in my teeth." Photo by Marilyn Parver.
Marilyn Parver/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
Photographer Julian Rad snapped this shot of a furry little critter in a hurry to get somewhere.
Fluffy, not fat —
Photographer Julian Rad snapped this shot of a furry little critter in a hurry to get somewhere.
Julian Rad/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
"But Google Maps told me to take a right at the oak tree." Photo by Thomas Seige.
Lost again —
"But Google Maps told me to take a right at the oak tree." Photo by Thomas Seige.
Thomas Selge/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
See, gorillas really are just like us. Photo by Oli Dreike.
Almost got it —
See, gorillas really are just like us. Photo by Oli Dreike.
OLI DREIKE/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
Looks like somebody had a rough night. Photo by Michael Erwin.
Bad hair day —
Looks like somebody had a rough night. Photo by Michael Erwin.
Michael Erwin/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
Photograher Mohammed Alnaser photographed this male leopard right after a successful mating session in the Londolozi Private Game Reserve in South Africa.
They're playing my favorite jam! —
Photograher Mohammed Alnaser photographed this male leopard right after a successful mating session in the Londolozi Private Game Reserve in South Africa.
Unfortunately for this mom, lanolin nipple creams aren't widely available in the jungle. Photo by Renata Ewald.
It's not a chew toy —
Unfortunately for this mom, lanolin nipple creams aren't widely available in the jungle. Photo by Renata Ewald.
Photographer Robert Ross caught up with this twisty-necked bird in Tanzania's Selous Game Reserve.
A real head turner —
Photographer Robert Ross caught up with this twisty-necked bird in Tanzania's Selous Game Reserve.
Robert J. Ross/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
"If I hold still maybe they won't see me." Photo by William Richardson.
Camouflage —
"If I hold still maybe they won't see me." Photo by William Richardson.
William Richardson/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
Look into those eyes. This gorilla, photographed by Gil Gofer, knows exactly what that finger means.
The bad boy —
Look into those eyes. This gorilla, photographed by Gil Gofer, knows exactly what that finger means.
Gil Gofer/Wildlife Photography Awards
We've all been there, little buddy. Just go back to bed. Photo by Yuzuru Masuda.
The morning after —
We've all been there, little buddy. Just go back to bed. Photo by Yuzuru Masuda.
Yuzuru Masuda
"Mine's 20 inches. Now let's see yours." Photo by Stephen Biddlecombe.
Put that thing away —
"Mine's 20 inches. Now let's see yours." Photo by Stephen Biddlecombe.
Stephen Biddlecombe/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards