The Funniest Wildlife Photos Of 2025 Are Here — And They’re Hilarious

December 18, 2025

If you need a reason to smile today, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2025 have you covered.

Hosted by Nikon, the beloved global competition has officially announced this year’s overall winner — and the winning image is every bit as joyful as you’d expect. Photographer Mark Meth-Cohn took the top honor with a perfectly timed photo of a gorilla that looks like it’s dancing its way through a forest clearing.

The playful pose instantly captured the judges’ attention and viewers’ hearts.

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards began in 2015 in northern Tanzania, and what started as a lighthearted idea has grown into a truly global phenomenon. Each year, photographers from around the world submit thousands of images across multiple categories, all celebrating the unexpected, funny, and downright adorable moments found in the wild.

From animals pulling goofy expressions to perfectly timed action shots that look almost human, the competition highlights a side of wildlife photography that’s often overlooked — one that reminds us just how entertaining nature can be.

The awards have also gained worldwide media attention, helping bring these images to a massive audience year after year. But beyond the laughs, the competition plays a meaningful role in spotlighting wildlife and encouraging people to care more deeply about the natural world.

As the organizers explain, the goal is to use humor as a powerful way to connect people with wildlife — proving that conservation and comedy can go hand in hand.