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Top 14 Funniest Wildlife Photos of 2017
These 14 photos of wildlife will have you dying with laughter! If you need a pick-me-up, nothing will work better than cheering otters and thieving monkeys. Enjoy!
Christina Cordova
02.02.18

Wildlife can be beautiful, mysterious and, at times, just plain funny! Each year, Bored Panda hosts a “Funniest Wildlife Photos” competition in order to raise awareness about wildlife conservation. The competition began in 2015 and has since attracted some of the best professional and amateur photographers who want to showcase their work…and the results are always hilarious!

Though penguins going to church and polar bear babies trying to hitch a ride from their mamas are bound to make you laugh out loud, the founders the competition urge you to always keep the cause at the forefront of your mind. Once you’re done getting a good laugh in, head on over to the born free website and spread the word about wildlife conservation. You can also investigate what you can do to lend a helping hand.

That said, let’s not forget why you came here, and scroll down to see the 14 winners of this year’s competition and a few stellar nominations from this year and last:

1. The “Cheering Sea Otter,” Highly Commended

Penny Palmer
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Penny Palmer

2. “WTF” by George Cathcart, Highly Commended

George Cathcart
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George Cathcart

3. “Caught in the Act” by Bence Mate, Highly Commended

Bence Mate
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Bence Mate

4. Troy Mayne’s “Slap,” Winner of the Padi Under the Sea Category

Troy Mayne
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Troy Mayne

5. “Must Have Three-Putted,” By Douglas Croft, Highly Commended

Douglas Croft
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Douglas Croft

6. “All Dressed and Ready for Church” by Carl Henry, Highly Commended

Carl Henry
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Carl Henry

7. Andrea Zampatti’s “The Laughing Doormouse,” Winner of the Alex Walker’s Serian on the Land Category

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Andrea Zampatti

8. “Hitching a Ride” by Daisy Gilardini, Highly Commended

Daisy Gilardini
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Daisy Gilardini

9. “Monkey Escape” by Katy Laveck-Foster, Highly Commended

Katy Laveck-Foster
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Katy Laveck-Foster

10. “Animal Encounters” by Jean Jacques Alcalay, Highly Commended

Jean Jacques Alcalay
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Jean Jacques Alcalay

11. “Duck Speed” by John Threlfall, Winner of the Kenya Airways in the Air Category

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John Threlfall

12. Daniel Trim’s, “Mudskippers Got Talent,” Highly Commended

Daniel Trim
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Daniel Trim

13. “Eh What’s Up Doc?” by Olivier Colle, Highly Commended

Olivier Colle
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Olivier Colle

14. And Finally, the Winner of the Overall Competition as Well as of the Amazing Internet Portfolio Prize, Tibor Kerccz’s “Help!” 4 Owl Images

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Tibor Kerccz

3 of the Best Contenders From 2017

1. “Outsourcing Seatbelt Checks” by Masai Mara

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Masia Mara

2. “Kung Fu Training, Austrailian Style” by Andrey Giljov

Andrey Giljov
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Andrey Giljov

3. “I’m OK” by Yamamoto Tsuneo

Yamamoto Tsuneo
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Yamamoto Tsuneo

3 of the Best Contenders From 2016

1. The Rare Bear Falcon, Adam Parsons

Adam Parsons
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Adam Parsons

2. A Gorilla Giving You the Bird, Gil Gofer

Gil Gofer
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Gil Gofer

3. He Lost His Keys…by Angela Bohike

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Angela Bohike

And Finally, Just Because We Want You to Leave With a Smile (You’re Welcome)

Artyom Krivosheev
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Artyom Krivosheev

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