Squirrel’s Hilarious Pose Wins Comedy Wildlife Photography Award

Quick Smiles:

• A red squirrel caught in a hilariously awkward position wins the top prize.
• Over 9000 entries make this the most competitive year yet for the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.
• Young photographers shine with charming and amusing wildlife captures.

In the whimsical world of wildlife photography, nothing beats the annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards for a good chuckle. This year, the competition reached new heights with over 9000 submissions, setting a record in its ten-year history.

From this vast pool of contenders, a red squirrel with a unique sense of humor emerged victorious. Captured by Milko Marchetti, the image titled ‘Stuck Squirrel’ shows the critter in a precarious yet amusing position.

Milko shared,
“I have taken many photographs of squirrels, in many situations over the years in Italy, but this one struck me as really funny and such a strange position, because it is that exact moment when the squirrel is detaching its back legs from the trunk to enter its hide.”

He added,
“Whenever I show this image at the nature seminars at my local photography club, the audience always explodes with laughter, so I had to enter it!”

Founded in 2015 by Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam, the competition aims to blend humor with conservation awareness. It offers a platform for photographers, both professional and amateur, to showcase the earth’s quirkiest creatures.

As the overall winner, Milko is now set for an unforgettable safari in the Masai Mara, Kenya, courtesy of Alex Walker’s Serian, along with a snazzy new photography bag.

The fun didn’t stop there. A delightful image of a Mantis mediterranea from Spain took home the Insect Category prize.

Young talents were also celebrated, with Kingston Tam from Australia winning the Nikon Young Photographer Award. His close-up of a frog grinning at the camera was a hit.

Highly Commended Winners included a cheeky flying squirrel in Japan and a dramatic scene of King Penguins in the Falkland Islands. The latter depicted a male penguin trying to woo a female already paired with another, clearly saying, ‘back off!’ through its body language.

And remember, sharing these giggles with friends is highly encouraged!

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