The scene of a frolicking mouse, three raccoons “sharing secrets” are two of 42 shortlisted photos for the Funny Wildlife Photography Awards 2021.
According to a press release for the contest on September 1, 42 images on the final list of the contest were selected from more than 7,000 entries from around the world, according to CNN . Photo: Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2021.
The final shortlisted images also include a giggling seal, a boxer fish that looks like it’s pouting at the camera and a starling looking very irritable. Photo: Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2021
The Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards were established in 2015 by photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam. Through this, they want to promote the protection of wildlife through their humorous moments. Photo: Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2021.
Photographer Joynson-Hicks shared: “The large number of images we receive every year demonstrate everyone’s desire to be involved in animal welfare. It also reminds us that animals are animals. Wild animals are really fun. We have to do all we can to protect them.” Photo: Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2021.
The images were taken from around the world, including the UK, South Africa, Germany and India. Photographer Sullam added: “It’s great to see the diversity of animals, from extremely rare species to easy-to-see pigeons.” Photo: Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2021 .
10% of all net sales from this year’s competition will be donated to Save Wild Orangutans, an organization that protects primates. Photo: Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2021.
The public can vote for their favorite images at www.comedywildlifephoto.com until October 10. Winner will be announced on October 22. Photo: Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2021.
The photo above belongs to photographer Mark Fitzpatrick, overall winner of the Funny Wildlife Photography Award 2020. This photo depicts a turtle that appears to be holding its middle finger towards the camera. . Photo: Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020.
