91. Keep Fighting, Cub!
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Lions are undoubtedly the king of the animal kingdom, but their crown is not effortlessly passed down through generations like humans. Each lion cub earns his feed and falls down in the process as well.
Sub falling down a tree Jennifer Hadley/ComedyWildlifePhoto
Celebrated as the “Overall Winner” of the 2022 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, this picture shows a humbling side of lions as a lion cub falls off a tree, trying to learn its world-famous tricks. It was captured by Jennifer Hadley, who named it “Not So Cat-Like Reflexes” after the cub, who still had to learn a lot.
92. Too Excited To Be Outdoors
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Dog parents agree that you cannot stop a curious and innately happy dog from pouncing about, whether indoors or outdoors. A similar situation is captured by this picture, which shows three individuals sitting in New York, caught somewhat off guard by a happy-go-lucky dog trying to catch a ball.
Dog catching a ball r/AnimalsBeingBros/Reddit
It was captured by Chris Porsz, who was taking a breather in the Union Square New York dog run when a dog suddenly sprang up in her face. She was lucky enough to capture the photo in time but not to find the owner and share the shot with them.
93. Mr. Grumps
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Kenichi Morinaga captured this masterpiece, pleasing everyone in the cat-loving realm. Morinaga titled the picture “The Big Boss,” which is quite apt for a shot featuring a rather large cat sitting grumpily in a human-like statue. The big boss depicts a blend of human features and seems quite done with life.
A chubby cat sitting in a human-like posture Kenichi Morinaga/Comedy Pet Photography Awards
Or he could just be enjoying the view along the shore, contemplating life decisions. We hope it’s the latter because the chubby catto is too cute to be angry at life!
94. Hold Me Close, Stuffed Animal!
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Humans are not the only ones who seek the comfort of stuffed toys; animals are like that too. The first look at this picture may confuse you: is that a dog you are looking at, a hairy stuffed toy, or a combination of both? The truth is quite comforting.
Dog sleeping with a stuffed animal Katia Pillonel/Comedy Pet Photography Awards
This award-winning picture features a dog comfortably napping in the arms of a stuffed doll. It was captured by Katia Pillonel, who captioned the photo telling the world that her Irish terrier Kylian refused to sleep in a bed that did not have this particular stuffed toy.
95. Some Serious Digging
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Dogs go berserk when you take them to a beach, digging in the sand happily. But this particular dog seems excited to be on the beach and can be seen exploring away in this photograph with his legs submerged in air. Talk about an energy-filled dog!
Dog submerged in air while digging Sohpie Boynton/Comedy Pet Photography Awards
Sophie Boynton captured this photograph at the UK’s Hemsby Beach, where she took her dog Shadow for a vacation. Boynton wrote that Shadow was digging like a typical cat at the beginning “when all of a sudden he started showing off his new technique. Luckily, the camera was ready for this crazy position!”.
96. Cat Acrobats
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Cats love to imitate humans and animals around them; whether it’s yoga-loving owners or barking fellow pets. They are also remarkably flexible, stretching to whichever position you put them in. It is famously said that all a cat needs to do is pass its head through an opening, and the rest of its body follows suit, no matter the size.
Cat standing like humans Kazutoshi Ono/Comedy Pet Photography Awards
So this picture captured by Kazutoshi Ono in an amusing victory pose does not come as a surprise. Ono took this shot in Japan and posted his photo with the caption, “Perfect landing pose, right?”
97. Who’s The Imposter?
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This is by far the funniest picture in this article, and the most intriguing as well. You may have to look thrice to realize that all three of them aren’t dogs…one is a human! We are not used to dogs with such long and flowing hair, so this is truly a sight to behold.
Dog owner with hair resembling her dogs Klaus-Peter Seltzer/Comedy Pet Photography Awards
Klaus-Peter Selzer captured this picture in Landstuhl, Germany, featuring a woman with her two dogs. Selzer captioned. “Don’t they all look almost the same?”
98. The Cat That Stole Einstein’s Pose
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Cats are truly the best pets for everyone except for dog lovers. They are also the best copycats, hence the name! This picture was captured by Masayoshi Yamamoto in Kagawa, Japan, and is the cutest picture ever. But does it make you think of someone else? It makes us think of them too!
Cat posing with its tongue out Masayoshi Yamamoto/Comedy Pet Photography Awards
Albert Einstein is best known for his academic achievements but also for his famous picture with his tongue out. Yamamoto thought precisely this when he captured this photo. “He (the cat) stuck out his tongue at me like Albert Einstein’s famous photo,” he wrote.
99. Football or Bullying? You Decide
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Do cats bully each other just like some bad humans do? This picture says something else. It almost looks like the poor cat in the middle is scared and traumatized by the surrounding kitties, but we are not too sure.
Cats surrounding one cat Kenichi Morinaga/Comedy Pet Photography Awards
The photographer Kenichi Morinaga views his masterpiece in a different light and titled it “Football Free Kick.” He says the cat in the middle is under “the pressure of football and waiting for a free kick.” Which interpretation is true? We would never know.
100. A Deer Caught In Headlights…Only It Is Not A Deer
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No one anywhere in the world can stumble upon a squirrel peacefully sitting under a tree while taking a walk and not stop to gape at it. No matter which part of the world they belong to, humans are all the same! It is just impossible to not like squirrels: they are, after all, the cutest little animals.
Squirrel posing Mary McGowen/ComedyWildlifePhoto
This picture featuring a squirrel caught red-handed was captured by Mary McGowan and ended up winning the Comedy Wildlife Photography Award as the overall winner in 2018. The cute, fuzzy little animal looks like it was caught doing illegal, probably stealing someone else’s nut! Whatever the crime was, we firmly believe it should have been let go for this adorable gesture alone.
101. Smile…And Click!
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Aquariums make up the core childhood memories for most of us. Life used to be great back when all we had to do was run around the glass walls, shrieking and pointing at the variety of animals enclosed in the cases. Since there weren’t smartphones back in the day, today’s kids will have indispensable memories to look back on in the future.
Dolphin posing r/photoshopbattles/Reddit
This photograph is a similar memory that went on to become a widely acclaimed picture for everyone around the world. The little girl’s reaction is surely something to behold as Juno, the 15-year-old male Beluga whale, approaches her to pose for the photo!
102. A Rolling Fur Ball
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Pandas are undoubtedly the best creation in the world, surpassing humans and all animals in their cuteness. These adorable little teddy bears are among God’s best creations and can uplift your mood within a second. So, if you are having a bad day, just look at some panda videos, and your day is bound to get better.
Panding falling over in snow Karl Drilling/ComedyWildlifePhoto
Or you can just look at this adorable picture of a panda playing with snow, failing, and falling on his head! It even has its pink tongue out as if in acknowledgment of rolling the wrong way. The picture was captured at the San Diego Zoo, with this baby panda – named Su Lin – showing the world that it is okay to be silly, especially on snowy days.
103. The Morning Chat
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A common sight in everyday life – and even movies and television series – is of women peeking out of the windows of their closely constructed houses to talk to their neighbor women, sharing stories of their day, and finding company in the close proximity of their houses. But did you think only women do that? Apparently, some dogs do that as well!
Two dogs looking at eachother from their windows Stasys Povilaitis/Comedy Pet Photography Awards
This adorable picture features two dogs immersed in conversation, their heads protruding from their respective windows. Whether it be a dog or a human, nothing can beat the absolute bliss of finding a companion right next to your house and relieving stress!
104. Can You Play Better Than The Fox?
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Foxes are notorious for their cunning nature. May it be children’s stories or cartoon animations, you would always find foxes playing smart or evil roles that seem to accurately depict their nature. You would agree if you remember Swiper from Dora the Explorer!
Fox in a golf ground Douglas Croft/ComedyWildlifePhoto
But who said foxes are just cunning or evil? They can be fantastic golf players as well! The fox featured in this picture seems to have channeled all its smart energies towards something positive: beating humans at the game they themselves developed. Nothing is better than the validation that comes with a win, and foxes understand that as well as humans!
105. The Perfect Selfie
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The best perfectly timed animal pictures do not necessarily require cameras worth thousands of dollars and a trek to South Africa. With the right mixture of luck and timing, you can get an epic picture bound to capture the world’s attention with its simplicity!
A smiling selfie George Bain/Comedy Pet Photography Awards
This incredible selfie falls under this category. Captured by George Bain, this picture made its way to the Mars Petcare Comedy Pet Photo Awards held in 2019. Yes, you read it right! Even a selfie can get you a distinguished position in a photography award show, but only if your companion decides to cooperate.