If you’ve ever wanted to see a flying squirrel, or even an elephant playing peek-a-boo, then look no further than the finalists of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2025. This year’s selection of photographs, whittled down from almost 10,000 entries from amateurs and professionals alike, will cause almost anybody to smile. The awards, founded in 2015, are aimed at using the power of humor to promote wildlife and habitat conservation. The winners will be announced at a ceremony in London on December 9th. Here are a few of this year’s finalists.
