{
  "id": 13093625,
  "title": "Would you like to see an “Elvis” caiman or a handstanding leopard? Now you can, as nature’s funniest photos have been revealed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/would-you-like-to-see-an-elvis-caiman-or-a-handstanding-leopard-now",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T10:36:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/09/would-you-like-to-see-an-elvis-caiman-or-a-handstanding-leopard-now-you-can-as-natures-funniest-photos-have-been-revealed/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have unveiled their shortlist of 40 finalists, showcasing the lighter side of wildlife in a year filled with over 10,000 entries from 112 countries. Among the amusing contenders are an \"Elvis-impersonating\" caiman, a handstanding leopard, and an orangutan with zero filter. Over 40 individual finalists, three under-16 entries, four portfolios, and nine videos are up for voting. The competition, which started in 2015, was founded to raise awareness about wildlife conservation and humor is believed to foster empathy for animals, potentially leading to better behavior. The finalists will be displayed at a free exhibition at London's South Bank from December 9 to 13, and the winners will be announced at an awards evening on December 8. The public can view and vote for their favorite photos on the competition's Facebook page or official website, with the chance to win a cash prize.",
  "summary": "We all need a bit of light relief from how serious day to day life can get, and the 2026 […]",
  "key_points": [
    "2026 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards unveils 40 finalist shortlist",
    "Highlights include Elvis-caiman, handstanding leopard, and orangutan with zero filter",
    "Exhibition runs Dec 9-13 at London's South Bank, winners announced Dec 8"
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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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."
}