It’s that time of year when the cutest, most spontaneous snapshots that capture the amusing side of nature compete in a bid to win the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. The Nikon-sponsored awards just released its finalists for the 2026 competition, featuring 40 individual feel-good finalists. This year, the competition received more than 10,000 entries from 112 countries, the highest number in its history. Photographers are competing for the top prize: a once-in-a-lifetime safari in the Maasai Mara, Kenya's most celebrated wildlife reserve, along with many great camera prizes from Nikon. Here are some of the favorites.
