{
  "id": 11302857,
  "title": "Angry birds, playful bears, and a sexy mantis: These super-funny wildlife photos are up for an award! But which will win big?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/angry-birds-playful-bears-and-a-sexy-mantis-these-super-funny",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T23:01:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Amateur Photographer",
    "slug": "amateur-photographer",
    "url": "https://amateurphotographer.com/latest/photo-news/angry-birds-playful-bears-and-a-sexy-mantis-these-super-funny-wildlife-photos-are-up-for-an-award-but-which-will-win-big/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards have unveiled the shortlisted contenders for their 2026 contest, spanning individual, youthful portfolios and video clips. This extensive collection, culled from over ten thousand submissions from 112 countries, showcases the lighter side of wildlife in exceptional detail. Contestants were asked to submit their humorous images of mammals, insects, birds, fish, reptiles, and other creatures across various categories. The shortlist includes a caiman garbed in a wig, a leopard performing a handstand, a white-tailed eagle strutting with pride, and a polar bear seemingly engaged in conversation with a seagull. The ultimate victor in each category, along with Highly Commended honorees, will be announced on Tuesday, December 8th, during an awards ceremony in London, followed by a complimentary exhibition of all finalists at the Gallery@Oxo from December 9th to 13th. Participants stand to win a once-in-a-lifetime safari, a selection of Nikon cameras such as the Nikon Z6 III, Nikon Z 50 II, and Nikon ZR, plus additional prizes. The judging committee comprises esteemed wildlife photographers, authors, TV presenters, comedians, and Nikon Creators including Will Fortescue, Jamie Smart, Cameron Whitnall, Hannah Stitfall, Roxy Hemadeni, Will Burrard-Lucas, Kate Humble, and Hugh Dennis. Below are a few examples of the humorous wildlife images: \"Little Godzilla\" by Udo Harms, \"Out of Water\" by Thong Duy Vu, the \"Sexy Mantis\" by Diego Perez, \"Angry Bird\" by Jan Wittmer, and \"Fish headed bird\" by Eigil B Jensen.",
  "summary": "The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards have revealed the finalists of the 2026 competition. Take a look at these funny animal shots! The post Angry birds, playful bears, and a sexy mantis: These super-funny wildlife photos are up for an award! But which will win big? appeared first on Amateur Photographer .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}