Looking at pictures of animals is one of the top reasons we are eternally grateful for the internet (after online shopping and makeup tutorials). Case in point: the annual Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards. The contest aims to raise awareness about conservation by recognizing images that are “lighthearted, upbeat, possibly unpretentious and mainly about wildlife doing funny things.” You know, like three penguins on their way to Sunday mass. Here, nine of the funniest snaps from the Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards.
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These Photos of Animals Being Funny Will Make Your Day So Much Better
Published Jan 5, 2018
Tibor Kercz/Barcroft Images/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2017
“help!!!”
Out of the 3,500 entries, this shot of an owl dangling precariously from a branch won the overall prize.
Carl Henry/Barcroft Images/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2017
“all Dressed And Ready For Church”
Well, they are already wearing suits.
Daisy Gilardini/Barcroft Images/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2017
“hitching A Ride”
Nothing to do but grin and bear it. (Sorry, we couldn’t resist.)
Penny Palmer/Barcroft Images/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2017
“cheering Sea Otter”
The happiest otter we ever did see.
George Cathcart/Barcroft Images/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2017
“wtf”
The face you make when someone leaves you a voicemail instead of texting.
Jean Jacques Alcalay/Barcroft Images/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2017
“animal Encounters”
Not actually a wildebeest standing on the back of his pals (he's actually just jumping), but it sure looks cool, right?
Troy Mayne/Barcroft Images/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2017
“slap”
Us when we see that there’s only one bag of dark chocolate peanut butter cups left at Trader Joe’s.
Olivier Colle/Barcroft Images/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2017
“eh What's Up Doc?”
Too cute.
Andrea Zampatti/Barcroft Images/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2017
“the Laughing Doormouse”
New life goal: Find something that makes us as happy as this little guy.
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