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The Funniest Wildlife Photos of 2016

Explore the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, a light-hearted competition showcasing the funniest animal photograph of 2016!

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A photo posted by Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards (@comedywildlifephoto) on Aug 30, 2016 at 8:16am PDT

The middle of October during a presidential election year is a really good time to remember not to take the world so seriously. Case in point: The organizers of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

announced the finalists for the funniest animal photograph of 2016. The competition, in only its second year, is the antithesis of your traditional, staid wildlife photography contests. It’s a light-hearted competition that showcases the inner comedians in the animal kingdom, and it doesn't take itself too seriously. And if these critters make you laugh, that's great! But let’s try to keep them around. A primary reason Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tim Sullam, both based in the United Kingdom, started this competition in 2015 was to promote conservation. Hopefully, by bringing a smile to your face you’ll give the animals that brightened ...

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