Rory Sullivan, CNN
2020 Sep 12
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A colorful Mediterranean parrotfish “smiles” at the camera, a raccoon’s hind legs and tail poke out of a tree and a young seal appears to be having a great time while resting on some wood.
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These are three of the 44 hilarious photos from around the globe that have been announced as the finalists in the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020.
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The competition, which is now in its sixth year, is sure to offer some light relief amid the doom and gloom through its selection of unusually expressive wildlife images.
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A raccoon’s legs and tail poke out of a tree in Newport News, Virginia, US. Charlie Davidson/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020
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A young common seal looks as if it is enjoying itself in Caithness, Scotland. Ken Crossan/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020
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A kestrel takes a break from chasing dragonflies on Huntington Beach, California. Mike Lessel/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020
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As well as offering some comfort to the public, the awards also aim to promote wildlife conservation, working in conjunction with the Born Free Foundation, an international wildlife charity.
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In a statement issued earlier this year, Tom Sullam, a professional photographer and co-founder of the competition, said the entries in 2020 were “particularly poignant.”
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“The world is experiencing unprecedented upheaval, but the single brightest light coming out of the gloom is the positive impact on the climate that our self-imposed lockdown has created,” Sullam explained.
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Langurs play together on some bicycles in Hampi, India. Yevhen Samuchenko/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020
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One Atlantic puffin seems to have had a successful time hunting for fish in Scotland, UK. Krisztina Scheeff/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020
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2020 Sep 12
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A colorful Mediterranean parrotfish “smiles” at the camera, a raccoon’s hind legs and tail poke out of a tree and a young seal appears to be having a great time while resting on some wood.
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These are three of the 44 hilarious photos from around the globe that have been announced as the finalists in the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020.
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The competition, which is now in its sixth year, is sure to offer some light relief amid the doom and gloom through its selection of unusually expressive wildlife images.
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![A raccoon's legs and tail poke out of a tree in Newport News, Virginia, US.](https://dynaimage.cdn.cnn.com/cnn/q_auto,w_602,c_fill,g_auto,h_339,ar_16:9/http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cnn.com%2Fcnnnext%2Fdam%2Fassets%2F200912035628-comedy-wildlife-3.jpg)
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![A young common seal looks as if it is enjoying itself in Caithness, Scotland.](https://dynaimage.cdn.cnn.com/cnn/q_auto,w_602,c_fill,g_auto,h_339,ar_16:9/http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cnn.com%2Fcnnnext%2Fdam%2Fassets%2F200912040731-comedy-wildlife-5.jpg)
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![A kestrel takes a break from chasing dragonflies on Huntington Beach, California.](https://dynaimage.cdn.cnn.com/cnn/q_auto,w_602,c_fill,g_auto,h_339,ar_16:9/http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cnn.com%2Fcnnnext%2Fdam%2Fassets%2F200912041442-comedy-wildlife-6.jpg)
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As well as offering some comfort to the public, the awards also aim to promote wildlife conservation, working in conjunction with the Born Free Foundation, an international wildlife charity.
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In a statement issued earlier this year, Tom Sullam, a professional photographer and co-founder of the competition, said the entries in 2020 were “particularly poignant.”
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“The world is experiencing unprecedented upheaval, but the single brightest light coming out of the gloom is the positive impact on the climate that our self-imposed lockdown has created,” Sullam explained.
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![Langurs play together on some bicycles in Hampi, India.](https://dynaimage.cdn.cnn.com/cnn/q_auto,w_602,c_fill,g_auto,h_339,ar_16:9/http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cnn.com%2Fcnnnext%2Fdam%2Fassets%2F200912042106-comedy-wildlife-7.jpg)
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![One Atlantic puffin seems to have had a successful time hunting for fish in Scotland, UK.](https://dynaimage.cdn.cnn.com/cnn/q_auto,w_602,c_fill,g_auto,h_339,ar_16:9/http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cnn.com%2Fcnnnext%2Fdam%2Fassets%2F200912042437-comedy-wildlife-8.jpg)
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![A Royal Bengal tiger plays "peekaboo" in Ranthambhor National Park, India.](https://dynaimage.cdn.cnn.com/cnn/q_auto,w_602,c_fill,g_auto,h_339,ar_16:9/http%3A%2F%2Fcdn.cnn.com%2Fcnnnext%2Fdam%2Fassets%2F200912042841-comedy-wildlife-9.jpg)
A Royal Bengal tiger plays “peekaboo” in Ranthambhor National Park, India. Jagdeep Rajput/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020
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“Sadly though, many conservation efforts are losing funding and our competition exists to keep raising awareness, a smile and hopefully support wild animals around the world,” he added.
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Joining Sullam and his co-founder Paul Joynson-Hicks on this year’s judging panel are wildlife television presenter Kate Humble, comedian Hugh Dennis, along with wildlife experts, photographers and journalists.
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Members of the public can also vote for their favorite photo as part of the People’s Choice Award, with all the winners due to be announced on October 22.
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CNN’s Amy Woodyatt contributed to this report.
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