See the pictures: 2024 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards winners announced

The Nightly

Thu, 12 December 2024 12:03PM

“Stuck squirrel“. — “Stuck squirrel“. Credit: Milko Marchetti / Comedy Wildlife/Milko Marchetti / Comedy Wildlife

From a squirrel stuck in a tree to a tussle between penguins. See the winners of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards from around the world.Overall winner

Milko Marchetti took this picture “Stuck squirrel“ on April 23, 2022, in the “Podere Pantaleone” park in Bagnacavallo, Ravenna, Italy. — Milko Marchetti took this picture “Stuck squirrel“ on April 23, 2022, in the “Podere Pantaleone” park in Bagnacavallo, Ravenna, Italy. Credit: Milko Marchetti / Comedy Wildlife/Milko Marchetti / Comedy Wildlife

Insects Award

Jose Miguel Gallego Molina took this picture, named “Mantis Flamenca”. — Jose Miguel Gallego Molina took this picture, named “Mantis Flamenca”. Credit: Jose Miguel Gallego Molina / Comedy Wildlife/Jose Miguel Gallego Molina / Comedy Wildlife

Reptiles and Amphibians Award

Eberhard Ehmke’s picture “Frog in a balloon”. — Eberhard Ehmke’s picture “Frog in a balloon”. Credit: Eberhard Ehmke / Comedy Wildlife/Eberhard Ehmke / Comedy Wildlife

Birds Award

Damyan Petkov’s picture “Whiskered Tern crash on landing”. — Damyan Petkov’s picture “Whiskered Tern crash on landing”. Credit: Damyan Petkov / Comedy Wildlife/Damyan Petkov / Comedy Wildlife

Fish and Other Aquatic Species Award

Przemyslaw Jakubczyk‘s picture “Unexpected role swap”. — Przemyslaw Jakubczyk‘s picture “Unexpected role swap”. Credit: Przemyslaw Jakubczyk / Comedy Wildlife/Przemyslaw Jakubczyk / Comedy Wildlife

Junior Category (Under 16) Award

Sarthak Ranganadhan’s picture “Smooching owlets”. — Sarthak Ranganadhan’s picture “Smooching owlets”. Credit: Sarthak Ranganadhan / Comedy Wildlife/Sarthak Ranganadhan / Comedy Wildlife

Young Photographer Category (Under 25)

Kingston Tam’s picture “Awkward smiley frog”. — Kingston Tam’s picture “Awkward smiley frog”. Credit: Kingston Tam / Comedy Wildlife/Kingston Tam / Comedy Wildlife

People’s Choice Award

Tapani Linnanmäki’s picture “Shake ruffle rattle and roll”. — Tapani Linnanmäki’s picture “Shake ruffle rattle and roll”. Credit: Tapani Linnanmäki / Comedy Wildlife/Tapani Linnanmäki / Comedy Wildlife

Highly Commended

Leslie McLeod’s picture “Hide and seek”. — Leslie McLeod’s picture “Hide and seek”. Credit: Leslie McLeod / Comedy Wildlife/Leslie McLeod / Comedy Wildlife

Andy Rouse’s picture “Alright Mate Back off - this is my bird”. — Andy Rouse’s picture “Alright Mate Back off - this is my bird”. Credit: Andy Rouse / Comedy Wildlife/Andy Rouse / Comedy Wildlife

Arvind Mohandas’s picture “The Contemplative Chimpanzee”. — Arvind Mohandas’s picture “The Contemplative Chimpanzee”. Credit: Arvind Mohandas / Comedy Wildlife/Arvind Mohandas / Comedy Wildlife

Marti Phillips’ picture “Are you kidding”. — Marti Phillips’ picture “Are you kidding”. Credit: Marti Phillips / Comedy Wildlife/Marti Phillips / Comedy Wildlife

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