Photographer Captures Adorable Laughing Dormouse Perched on a Flower

Wildlife Photography by Andrea Zampatti

Spring is just around the corner. And if our excitement were to be summed-up in one image, it would be this one. The Laughing Dormouse by Andrea Zampatti was chosen as a winner of the On Land category in the 2017 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, and it’s easy to see why. The tiny field mouse is captured beaming with happiness as it perches on a flower. It’s impossible not to smile back at the adorable little critter.

Whether the mouse is really laughing or just captured mid-yawn, the perfectly-timed photo is undoubtedly adorable. It’s pretty much exactly what we need to see during the last days of winter, and is a reminder that there are plenty of beautiful days yet to come.

Zampatti doesn’t just capture adorable mice, though. The self-confessed “wildlife lover” photographs all sorts of animals in the Northern Hemisphere. From a curious bear in Finland “waiting for a hug” to a cheeky-looking wapiti in Yellowstone National Park with its tongue out, Zampatti seems particularly talented at capturing wildlife during their most endearing moments.

Check out some of Zampatti’s photos below and find more on his website.

We can't help but smile at this adorable image of a laughing dormouse by wildlife photographer Andrea Zampatti.

Wildlife Photography by Andrea Zampatti

The photographer seems particularly talented at capturing wildlife during their most endearing moments.

Wildlife Photography by Andrea Zampatti

Wildlife Photography by Andrea Zampatti

Wildlife Photography by Andrea Zampatti

Wildlife Photography by Andrea Zampatti

Wildlife Photography by Andrea Zampatti

Wildlife Photography by Andrea Zampatti

Wildlife Photography by Andrea Zampatti

Wildlife Photography by Andrea Zampatti

Andrea Zampatti: Website | Facebook | Instagram

My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Andrea Zampatti.

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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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