Adorably Hilarious Winners of the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

Winners of the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

© Sarah Skinner / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019.

Our domestic pets make us laugh on a daily basis, but animals in the wild can have their funny moments, too. Now in its 5th year, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards recently announced the hilarious winning photos for 2019. The funny images were chosen from over 4,000 entries from 68 different countries, revealing that silly playfulness is universal amongst animals.

The annual contest is run in collaboration with The Born Free Foundation, a charity that helps to “Keep Wildlife in the Wild.” The organizers aim to highlight the importance of wildlife conservation through comedic moments of these free roaming animals, encouraging people to do what they can so that future generations can enjoy these beautiful creatures, too.

The title of Overall Winner went to photographer Sarah Skinner, who captured a hilarious moment between a lion cub and an adult lion in Botswana, titled Grab life by the…! “As the male stood and started walking off, one of the young cubs, who is blind in one eye ran toward the male, leaping up toward him,” Skinner recalls. “Rather than leaping onto his back as we expected, the cub's focus instead appeared to be directed toward be the adult male's nether regions, with claws fully protracted!”

Skinner’s prizes include a safari in the Maasai Mara in Kenya, along with the unique handmade trophy from the Wonder Workshop in Tanzania, an Airport Advantage bag from THINK TANK, and an iPad preloaded with the Affinity Photo’s award-winning software. “It certainly warms my heart to know that this image will spread some laughter and happiness around the world,” she says. “I am happy to report that this cub continues to thrive in the pride, having seen her again in October this year.”

Other winning photos include a shocked otter by Harry Walker, a pair of bickering birds by Vlado Pirsa, and a surfing penguin by Elmar Weiss. There’s even a 4-part photo series titled First Comes Love by Elaine Kruer—it captures the love story of two Cape Squirrels in South Africa who seemingly went on a journey from courtship to a wedding!

Check out this year’s hilarious winning photos below and find out more about the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards online.

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards recently announced the hilarious winning photos for 2019.

Winners of the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

© Harry Walker / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019.

The winning photos were chosen from over 4,000 entries from 68 different countries.

Winners of the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

© Thomas Mangelsen / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019.

Winners of the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

© Alastair Marsh / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019.

Winners of the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

© Corey Seeman / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019.

The contest aims to highlight the importance of wildlife conservation by showcasing these animals in a positive light.

Winners of the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

© Elaine Kruer / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019.

Winners of the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

© Elaine Kruer / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019.

Winners of the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

© Elaine Kruer / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019.

Winners of the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

© Elaine Kruer / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019.

Winners of the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

© Elmar Weiss / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019.

Winners of the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

© Geert Weggen / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019.

Winners of the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

© Martina Gebert / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019.

Winners of the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

© Mike Rowe / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019.

Winners of the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

© Roie Galitz / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019.

Winners of the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

© Thomas Mangelsen / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019.

Winners of the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

© Vlado Pirsa / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019.

Winners of the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

© Txema Garcia Laseca / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019.

Winners of the 2019 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

© TILAKRAJ NAGARAJ / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019.

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Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met. Originally from Northern Ireland, she is an artist now based in Berlin. After graduating with a BA in Fashion and Textile Design in 2013, Emma decided to combine her love of art with her passion for writing. Emma has contributed to various art and culture publications, with an aim to promote and share the work of inspiring modern creatives. While she writes every day, she’s also devoted to her own creative outlet—Emma hand-draws illustrations and is currently learning 2D animation.
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