Not so cat-like reflexes (overall winner)
The overall winner for 2022 is this photo by
Jennifer Hadley showing a less-than-graceful lion cub having a mishap. Classic misadventure.
Misleading African viewpoints
If you didn’t know better you’d be forgiven for thinking that this photo showed a heron in danger of being chomped. But hippos are herbivores.
Say cheese
In some of these wildlife photos, it seems like the animals are admiring or viewer or posing for the camera.
Owl in a pipe
This image of an owl in a pipe comes from India and was selected as the Junior award winner for 2022.
Monkey Wellness Centre
Another highly commended image shows what looks like a monkey in a highly relaxed state with its friend checking in on them.
Smell the flowers
Sometimes you’ve got to just take time out to sniff the roses. Or the flowers in this case.
An unusual bridge
This cheeky little duckling is using turtles like a bridge to get across the water. We admire its tenacity.
Happy Feet
This little chappy looks like the inspiration for the Happy Feet film.
Fishy lunch
Less comedic than some of the others, but we like this one because it reminds me of those photos of dogs failing to catch treats.
Pegasus, the flying horse
Here it looks like Pegasus has appeared in real life.
Hello Everyone
How do these wildlife photographers keep catching wildlife behaving like people?
Talk to the fin
This one is a brilliant photo of a pair of penguins, one of whom looks like they’ve thrown a strop.
Cheeky wink
We always enjoy these sorts of photos that are a healthy mix of timing, patience and luck. A fox is caught seemingly winking at the cameraman. Amazing.
Jumping Jack
Alex Pansier managed to capture this superb image of a red squirrel in the middle of an impressive jump in the rain.
Previous entries
Musical gopher
Let’s dance
This fun photo appears to show two small cubs having a great time in the water. We wish we were having as much fun.
Welcome to Nature!
We love these close up shots of nature. Views of wildlife that you’d never normally see.
Ouch
Invisible pigeon
Yes, I did it
Just a green tree frog who’s really pleased with himself.
See who jumps high
Don’t worry. Be happy!
Axel Bocker has been finding joy in nature with some fantastic wildlife photography that includes this close up of a Dragonfly who just seems happy to see him.
Laughing vine snake
This amusing photo by Aditya Kshirsagar appears to show a vine snake living its best life and having a great laugh about it too.
Houston - we’ve got a problem!
Bald Eagle Gets a Surprise
This snap looks like the prairie dog was playing peekaboo with the incoming winged predator with amusing results.
Happy
Quarantine Life
These Racoons look like they’re trying to socially distance from the rest of the world like we all have been lately.
Sweet lips
Not an Instagram duck face, but instead a box fish looking both surprised and glamourous too
Missed!
Hi Yall
The inside joke
Covid Hair
We’ve all had days like these recently haven’t we? This Reddish Egret is certainly looking worse for wear, but then that’s pretty much life in 2020 isn’t it?
Doggo
I could puke
Lamentation!
Like mother like daughter
Just Chillin'
Having a Laugh
Seriously, would you share some
Wait up Mommy, look what I got for you!
I had to stay late at work
Macaque striking a pose
So Hot
Laughing Hippo
Boredom
Life isn’t always fun and bananas for the mountain gorillas. This chap seems bored out of his tiny mind.
Terry the Turtle flipping the bird
Monkey Business
We bet these pig-tailed Macaques get up to plenty of mischief, even if they can’t quite reach the pedals.
Smiley
Surprise Smiles
Tough negotiations
Crashing into the picture
Almost time to get up
Abracadabra
We all have that friend
Socially Uninhibited
A tiny monkey with a walking stick. Now we’ve seen it all.
It’s the last day of school holidays
Quiet Please
No Penguins Under Here!
How can I fly?
Social distance, please!
I am Champion
O Sole Mio
It’s a Mocking Bird
Sun Salutation Class
Fun For All Ages
Faceplant
Hide and Seek
Here’s looking at you kid. This Azure Damselfly appears to be eye-balling you while hilariously clinging on to some undergrowth.
