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These comedy wildlife photography finalists are a delight to behold

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Sam Haysom
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There's only one thing better than photos of animals, and that's funny photos of animals.

Just look at this famous image of a weasel riding a woodpecker if you don't believe us. Isn't it glorious?

Here to celebrate the wonderful world of expressive otters and derpy deer is the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, which has just announced its finalists for 2019.


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You can see the full selection on their website, but we've picked out a few highlights below...

This chilled chimp.

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This devious deer.

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This hairy gatekeeper.

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These feisty fighters.

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This cheerful chap.

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These belligerent birds.

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And finally, these friendly neighbours.

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The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards is a competition that aims to raise conservation awareness.

Winners will be announced Nov. 13.

Topics Animals

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Sam Haysom

Sam Haysom is the Deputy UK Editor for Mashable. He covers entertainment and online culture, and writes horror fiction in his spare time.

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