We could all use a laugh right now. Thankfully, the natural world has answered our prayers for a bit of respite from the daily doom and gloom.
From a photo of an Alaskan brown bear caught ‘dancing’ with his paws mid air, to a northern pygmy owl giving the viewer a wonky wink, the photos, which have been earmarked as some of the best entries to the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020, are sure to raise the spirits of anyone who needs a chuckle.
The competition, which is in its sixth year, is open for entries until June 30, but the founders have decided to share some of the best images so far.
There’s also a serious side to the awards, with co-founders and professional photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam eager to promote conservation of wildlife and natural habitats.
“The pictures coming in this year are particularly poignant, and we are thrilled to have so many strong contenders already,” Sullam said in a statement.
1.A roebuck deer sticks its tongue out at the other in Estonia
2.This northern pygmy owl on Vancouver Island, Canada, sits perched on a small branch looking like he had either a rough night or the best night of his life.
3.A sea otter looks like it has the giggles as it floats in Morro Bay, California.
4.A brown bear does a sand dance in Lake Clarke
5.A confused seal scratches its head as it is snapped in Winterton-on-Sea
6.Some lion cubs engage in a bit of light wrestling in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania
7.A hippo mother has her baby nibbling her ear in Masai Mara, Kenya.
8.Two zebra buddies share a joke, enjoying life in Nairobi National Park, Kenya
9.Two yellow collared lovebirds nestle together in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania.
10.Certain times of the year flamingos populate Lake Magadi in the Serengeti and this is when you can see them taking off and landing… Or just showing off.
“The world is experiencing unprecedented upheaval, but the single brightest light coming out of the gloom is the positive impact on the climate that our self-imposed lockdown has created.
“Sadly though, many conservation efforts are losing funding and our competition exists to keep raising awareness, a smile and hopefully support wild animals around the world.”
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