A handsome hippo, a flamboyant lizard and quarrelling polar bears also made the list of finalists.
The shortlist for this year’s Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2024 has been revealed.
From scrapping penguins and rock star lizards to whispering racoons and a grinning elephant seal, we look at a few of the funniest photos from the competition.
Comedy Wildlife Awards 2024 – gallery of finalists
The winners of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2024 will be announced on 10 December – watch this space.
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