Record-Breaking Wildlife Photos Named Funniest of the Year — From ‘Sexy Mantis’ to ‘Angry Bird’

Discover the funniest wildlife photos of the year, including a 'sexy mantis' and 'angry bird,' as Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards unveil record entries.

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October 7, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards have announced the most amusing animal photographs of the year, featuring a range of quirky and unexpected moments captured in nature.

The contest, which aims to use humor to promote conservation, received over 10,000 submissions from 112 countries—marking a new record for the competition. Among the finalists are images of animals caught in comically awkward or entertaining situations, from a face-planting frog to a beaver with an exaggerated grin.

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One standout photo titled “This is my best side” features two beavers playing in shallow water, while another called “Elvis” captures a caiman with a tuft of vegetation on its head resembling a wig. A praying mantis posing like it’s lounging on a beach under a leaf has also made the final round, alongside a grumpy-looking goldcrest labeled “Angry Bird.”

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