These animal photo contest finalists will put you in a good mood

A little levity in this world. The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020 (contest featuring hilarious photos of animals) have just shared the shots of the finalists.

Sassy or funny, the finalist photographs of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020 will not leave you indifferent.

Behind the lightness of the event that can shine through is an alarming appeal on the dangers that threaten wildlife and the competition thus helps to raise awareness of the preservation of species through humor.

"Our planet is in danger, we all know that. Now we just need to know what to do. We hope to provide some little tips for people to get started", explained Paul Joynson-Hicks, professional photographer, co-founder of the competition and member of the jury, can we read on the GEO site.

Each year, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, supported by the NGO Born Free Foundation, reward the most unusual animal photographs. The record is undoubtedly always irresistible. The organizers of the competition, founded by Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam, have delivered a small selection of the 44 finalist photos.

Between a turtle that does not know good manners, a bored gorilla or a photobomb of a giraffe, your eyes will be filled.

In addition to these unforgettable photographs, the organizers share some recommendations for a better world, such as: consume more responsibly, favoring local producers, grow plants and flowers on your balcony for the bees, stop, when necessary. possible, his journeys by plane, become an "influencer" of wildlife by communicating on his social networks and by engaging with protection associations.

The winners will be announced on October 22.

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