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Wild Laughs: Comedy Wildlife Awards Winners Revealed!
10 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Top prize awarded for a high-kicking gorilla photograph.
- Frog and fish photos won junior and aquatic categories.
- Competition received 10,000 entries from around the world.
The annual Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards have announced their latest winners, presenting a collection of the animal kingdom's most amusing and unexpected moments. Photographers from around the globe submitted 10,000 entries, capturing creatures in poses and situations that rival slapstick comedy. The competition celebrates the joy and humor found in nature.
This year, UK photographer Mark Meth-Cohn secured the top award for his hilarious image of a gorilla captured mid-kick, which delighted the judging panel. U.S. teenager Grayson Bell earned accolades in the junior and reptile/amphibian categories for a dramatic frog encounter. Jenny Stock's "Smiley," a beaming fish, won the aquatic category, showcasing the diverse humor captured.
The winning entries serve as a vibrant reminder that wildlife offers not only awe but also immense comedic value. From dancing foxes to brawling birds and yawning lions, the awards highlight nature's playful side, proving that even in the wild, laughter is a universal language.
