{
  "id": 13050077,
  "title": "The funniest animal photos of 2026: Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards finalists revealed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/the-funniest-animal-photos-of-2026-nikon-comedy-wildlife-awards",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T06:27:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euronews",
    "slug": "euronews",
    "url": "https://www.euronews.com/2026/10/09/the-funniest-animal-photos-of-2026-nikon-comedy-wildlife-awards-finalists-revealed"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards, a staggering 10,000 entries from 112 countries have been submitted, marking the largest number of submissions in the event's history. The finalists span four categories: Individual, U16, Portfolio, and Video. Among the diverse contestants are a crocodile with Elvis Presley-esque moves, a leopard performing a handstand, and orangutans giving the middle finger.\n\nTom Sullam, co-founder of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, reflects on the journey that began in the vast plains of the Serengeti. Once a modest initiative to promote wildlife conservation, the competition has evolved into a truly global phenomenon. Sullam envisions the awards becoming even more entertaining, widespread, and impactful in the years to come. He emphasizes that humor plays a crucial role in fostering empathy towards wildlife, which in turn drives positive behavioral change.\n\nThe winners will be unveiled on December 8th during a gala event in London, followed by a free exhibition of the 2026 finalists at Gallery@Oxo from December 9th to 13th. In the meantime, avid viewers can revel in some of the personal favorites from this year's contest.",
  "summary": "This year’s competition attracted more than 10,000 entries from 112 countries - a record for the awards.",
  "key_points": [
    "10,000 entries from 112 countries submitted for 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards",
    "Finalists span four categories: Individual, U16, Portfolio, and Video"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have cemented their status as a global platform for conservation and entertainment, using humor to foster empathy and drive positive change in people's behavior towards wildlife.",
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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."
}