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# The Cheekiest Animal Photos From the 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards
- URL: https://hyperallergic.com/the-cheekiest-animal-photos-from-the-2020-comedy-wildlife-photography-awards/
- Published: 2020-09-14T19:38:41.000Z
- Updated: 2025-11-24T16:22:21.000Z
- Description: The annual contest, founded by photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam, celebrates wildlife with lighthearted images that capture animals in hilarious poses.
- Author: Hakim Bishara
- Tags: Art, Photo Essays, Photography, #wp, #wp-post, #image-position-hidden, #Import 2025-11-24 07:41 (2019, 2020, part 2)

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“It’s the circle of life and it moves us all,” the eternal lyrics of *Lion King*‘s opening song tell us. But if you look at the finalists of the 2020 [Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards](https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/?ref=hyperallergic.com), you’ll be reminded that the animal kingdom also has a humorous side.

The annual contest, founded by photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam, celebrates wildlife with lighthearted images that capture animals in hilarious poses. The contest is supported by the wildlife conservation nonprofit [the Born Free Foundation](https://www.bornfree.org.uk/?ref=hyperallergic.com) in the United Kingdom.

This year’s 44 finalists, who come from all corners of the earth, captured photos of a giraffe photobombing a friend posing for the camera, a fox negotiating with a mouse, a seemingly hungover penguin vomiting on the beach, two lions gossiping, and more.

You still have a chance to vote for the People’s Choice Award [here](https://www.comedywildlifephoto.com/vote-affinity-photo-peoples-choice-award.php?ref=hyperallergic.com). Check out the selection of images that made us laugh the most **(**and pay attention to the amusing titles).

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