Funny Animal Pictures
Magnificent wildlife, awe-inspiring and terrifying—sometimes, almost comical.
A group of talented wildlife photographers captured some of the most ridiculous animal antics for the 2016 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.
After several hours, multiple head-scratching sessions, and countless laughs, the judges selected these photos to move on to the finals.
In Katmai National Park, Alaska, a bear nearly collided with salmon.
In this ridiculous mashup photo, a bear sprouted wings.
In the Masai Mara National Park, Kenya, a bird left an unfortunate signature on a rhino.
At Wasaga Beach, Ontario, Canada, a chipmunk greedily devoured corn.
Somewhere in Russia, a frog flashed a brilliant smile at wildlife photographer Artyom Krivosheev.
A lizard practiced Shaolin kung fu with a small stick.
In Lancashire, England, a barn owl opened one wing and closed the other to greet a bold side wind landing.
At Coral Reef, Florida, a little owl installed a GoPro before taking a selfie.
In San Rosas, Argentina, an owl glared at the photographer.
A baby polar bear waved at the camera in Manitoba, Canada.
A snowy owl smiled at the camera in Ontario, Canada.
A squirrel seemed to be conducting a small forest orchestra with a stem as his baton.
In Tarangir National Park, Tanzania, a leopard turtle hitched a ride on a friend's back.
Two weaver ants were caught in a passionate tango by photographer in Bat Island, Indonesia.
During the breeding season in Gardiner, Montana, a male elk pointed out something very interesting to another bull.
This zebra was found in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania, with a group of zebras, turning around and grinning at the photographer.
