{
  "id": 11451025,
  "title": "Wild Hijinx and Hilarious Happenstance Reign in the 2026 Comedy Wildlife Awards",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/wild-hijinx-and-hilarious-happenstance-reign-in-the-2026-comedy",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T13:41:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colossal",
    "slug": "colossal",
    "url": "https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/10/comedy-wildlife-awards-2026-finalists/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026 Comedy Wildlife Awards, organized by Nikon, has unveiled its list of finalists showcasing some of the most hilarious animal moments from around the globe. The competition, which received over 10,000 photos from 112 countries, celebrates the absurd and relatable in the animal kingdom. Among the top contenders are Tanner Mansell's \"Spicy Orangutan\" from Borneo and a damselfly seemingly waving through a window in a nibbled leaf captured by British photographer Lee Frost.\n\nThis year's competition has seen a significant increase in entries, highlighting the widespread appeal of humor in wildlife photography. These images not only entertain but also serve as a powerful tool to raise awareness about wildlife conservation, encouraging empathy and inspiring positive change.\n\nWith 40 finalists to choose from, including works by David Lee, Thong Duy Vu, and Lee Frost, the audience can vote for the Sterna People's Choice Award. The Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026 winners will be announced on December 8, with all finalists, portfolios, videos, and youth submissions available on the competition's website.",
  "summary": "The competition welcomed its largest ever number of entries this year from photographers in 112 countries. Do stories and artists like this matter to you? Become a Colossal Member today and support independent arts publishing for as little as $7 per month. The article Wild Hijinx and Hilarious Happenstance Reign in the 2026 Comedy Wildlife Awards appeared first on Colossal .",
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