‘Comedy Wildlife Photography 2020′ Entries Capture Animals At Their Funniest, See Pics

Between the coronavirus pandemic and Cyclone Amphan, our only solace these days is animals – the ones in the wild as well as pets. We’ve seen cats playing fetch, monkeys just monkeying around in the pool and now photos of animals captured at their funniest best are going viral.

According to CNN, photography enthusiasts from around the world are sending in their entries for the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020. From a confused seal to an egret shaking off the water from its locks, the pictures serve up light-hearted moments sure to put a smile on our faces.

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Confused with what to do with all your time at home? So are we. But rummage through your hard drives for those missed shots and maybe just maybe… credit: @johan_siggesson_photo @kmhumble @alexwalkerserian @affinitybyserif @thinktankphoto #funnyanimals #seals #comedywildlifephoto

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Check out 10 other hilarious entries including a laughing sea otter, wrestling lion cubs, and a shy bird. Aren’t their expressions super cute?

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Someone say something about hairdressers being open? Anyone? … Bueller? … Photo Credit: Gail Bison. In her own words: ‘This beautiful reddish egret has just finished preening and did a shake out to detangle his gorgeous locks! I was lying on my belly while he preened and hoped he would turn towards me to do the “shake out”! @bornfreefoundation @thinktankphoto @kmhumble @rickygervais #comedywildlife #funnyanimals #egret @sullamphoto @pj_hicks

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Oh, no, don't be shy… enter the competition! It's free to enter, the prizes are amazing (sensational safari in East Africa with @alexwalkerserian along with many other prizes)… Enter on our website – www.comedywildlifephoto.com Photo Credit: Thank you Antonio Medina for this wonderful image. #kingfisher #comedywildlife #cwpa2020 #funnyanimals @bornfreefoundation

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Global news remains in the doldrums … but we are here to raise your spirits and nothing else. Enjoy. Laugh. Spread the joy (online, not face to face). @alexwalkerserian @thinktankphoto @nikoneurope @spectrumlab @amazinginternet @sullamphoto @pj_hicks #cwpa2020 #comedywildlife #funnyanimals @bornfreefoundation

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“We all have that friend…” There cannot be a better time to rummage through your hard drives for those ‘failed’ wildlife shots. They could quite easily be winners. Maybe just maybe. #cwpa2020 #funnyanimals #bears #wildlife @affinitybyserif @nikoneurope @mashable @kmhumble @rickygervais @spectrumlab @thinktankphoto @amazinginternet @pj_hicks @sullamphoto Photo credit: @yarinklein_wild_photography

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It’s World Wildlife Day today. It should be every day. But because it today, let’s all make some noise! And don’t forget to enter your images on our site… #worldwildlifeday #cwpa2020 @affinitybyserif @thinktankphoto @alexwalkerserian @sullamphoto @pj_hicks @kmhumble @amazinginternet

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This may well resonate with those of us on lockdown with slightly bored children… Keep entering!! credit: @yarinklein_wild_photography @kmhumble @alexwalkerserian @affinitybyserif @thinktankphoto #funnyanimals #lioncubs #comedywildlifephoto #cwpa2020

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Could be that Monday morning feeling… could be too long in lockdown… or could just be too much from the night before… Credit: Melissa Nolan. @alexwalkerserian @nikoneurope @affinitybyserif @thinktankphoto @kmhumble #comedywildlife #funnyanimals #squirrel #hangover

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‘Mum….’ (said in a sort of shouty tone as if mum has nothing else to do but answer to her young ones every request)… photo credit: @ashjames_photography #funnyanimals #comedywildlife @kmhumble @alexwalkerserian @thinktankphoto @affinitybyserif @nikoneurope #ducklings #demandingchild

A post shared by Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards (@comedywildlifephoto) on May 6, 2020 at 10:13am PDT

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Good times Thursdays are back!!! Well, for the sea otters at least. Credit: @desrochersphotography ……. #funnyanimals #comedywildlife #seaotters #smile @bornfreefoundation @affinitybyserif @thinktankphoto @spectrumlab @kmhumble @rickygervais @amazinginternet @pj_hicks @sullamphoto

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Penguins achieved worldwide acclaim for creating What’s the time Mr. Wolf. Credit: @wshngai #funnyanimals #comedywildlife #penguins #smile @bornfreefoundation @affinitybyserif @thinktankphoto @spectrumlab @farmerhumble @rickygervais @amazinginternet @pj_hicks @sullamphoto

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For the uninitiated, apart from awarding the best entry and giving out prizes, the competition aims at spreading awareness on natural habitats and promoting wildlife conservation. The last date to submit pictures this year is June 30. Which one of these do you think is the funniest?

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