40 wild smiles in one post: a selection of works by the finalists of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2019 photo contest

Photographing animals in the wild is already a challenge, and being able to capture them in a comical situation is a real skill. The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, which takes place in 2019, is already the fifth in a row. The competitions of photographers are held in cooperation with the charity foundation The Born Free Foundation, which helps to preserve "wild nature in the wild world".

Look beyond the 40 best works of the participants of the photo contest and laugh with us.The annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards is founded by Tom Sullam and Paul Johnson-Hicks. It was conceived in order to demonstrate to society stories from the wild in a kind, positive light.

Despite the fact that the photos are funny, the contest pursues a serious goal. This year, the founders of the competition focus on animal welfare and give advice on how to be a conservationist where you live: from buying healthy food to reducing water consumption. With a smile on their face, people get to know the animal world more closely and begin to think about its problems.

It is impossible to look at these miles without a smile. Although these are wild animals, but they look very good-natured, and definitely not deprived of a sense of humor. Their free and carefree life is in the hands of humanity, and it depends only on people how long the animals will last on this joyful wave. We hope that we have lifted your mood and charged you with a real wild positive.

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