'Sexy Mantis,' obscene orangutan and prancing sparrowhawk feature in 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards
The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards has unveiled its finalists for 2026, so let's all have a good laugh at nature.
The 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards showcase a variety of amusing animal photos, with over 10,000 entries from photographers worldwide. Among the finalists are a surprised owl, a brown bear striking a pose, a squirrel playfully knocking an owl off its perch, and a critically endangered orangutan appearing to flip off the camera in Borneo.
Other notable photos include a sparrowhawk balancing like an Olympic gymnast, a lion seemingly posing for a selfie, and a mantis with a unique framing trick. The awards highlight the comedic side of nature, often anthropomorphizing animals in various ways.
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