The image below, one of a set captured by photographer Tibor Kerccz, isn't merely amusing. It beat out over 3,500 other entries from 86 different countries to be named the 2017 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards' grand winner.

So it's not just funny. It's officially funny.

This little owl seems to be stuck between "I've totally got this!" and "Oh God, why?" and it's hilarious.
The Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards are the brainchild of two photographers: Tom Sullam and Paul Joynson-Hicks, MBE. Created in partnership with Born Free, a U.K. animal rights and anti-poaching group, the awards are intended to raise conservation awareness while also letting people in on the softer, sillier side of nature.

The "On The Land" category winner — Andrea Zampatti's "The Laughing Dormouse""Adorable dormouse photo? Turbo thrusters, ENGAGE!" Photo by John Threlfall/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

The "Under the Sea" category winner — Troy Mayne's "Slap""There's a magic zooming duck photo? Out of my way!" Photo by Troy Mayne/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.



The "In The Air" category winner — John Threlfall's "Duck Speed""Adorable dormouse photo? Turbo thrusters, ENGAGE!" Photo by John Threlfall/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

Carl Henry's "All Dressed And Ready For Church"They're going to go pray for that poor fish's face. Photo by Carl Henry/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

Jean-Jacques Alcalay's "Animal Encounters"The rest of the crowd were blocking her view of those penguins. Photo by Jean-Jacques Alcalay/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

Katy Laveck-Foster's "Monkey-Escape""We're gonna be late to see the wildebeest!" "Hold on, I think I've got this." Photo by Katy Laveck-Foster/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

Penny Palmer's "Cheering-Sea-Otter""Go little monkey dudes!" Photo by Penny Palmer/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

Daisy Gilardini's "Hitching A Ride""Mom, is that a sea otter? Mom. MOM! Mom, are you looking? Mom, is that a sea otter?" Photo by Daisy Gilardini/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.
Daniel Trim's "Mudskippers Got Talent""Yeeeeeees, it's a sea otterrrrrrr." Photo by Daniel Trim/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

Douglas Croft's "Must Have Three-putted"He expresses his musical opinions very literally. Photo by Douglas Croft/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

Bence Mate's "Caught In The Act""Nothing to see here." Photo by Bence Mate/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

Olivier Colle's "Eh What's Up Doc?""Gasp!" Photo by Olivier Colle/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

George Cathcart's "WTF""Did you hear what Bernice saw?" Photo by George Cathcart/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

These hilarious awards are the perfect conservation pick-me-up.

Preserving nature is important, but the topic can be make for a pretty heavy discussion sometimes. I know there are only so many sad polar bear pictures I can look at in a day.

But I'll watch that owl fall down a million times before it gets old.


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28 years ago, a frightened cat found her way onto the field during an Oakland A's game in Oakland. The rest, as they say, is history.

Django and Sheldon Holland have a very special bond. They worked together several years ago in Kandahar, Afghanistan. That’s where Sheldon was stationed. Django was Sheldon’s war dog. They haven’t seen each other in two years. Sheldon had to go away to finish a contract with an American K9 unit, but he promised Django that someday they would live together in South Africa.

Now, Sheldon is being true to his promise. Django arrived in South Africa at Johannesburg’s quarantine kennels, and when he got there Sheldon was already standing there waiting for him. Here you can see their touching reunion. You can watch as Django gets so excited and runs to his best friend in the entire world.

Take a look at this video:


This is one of the most touching reunions that I have ever seen. The friendship that these two share is obviously so special to them both. Share away, people!

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National Geographic hopes its 'Planet or Plastic?' campaign will spark an awareness in consumers to think about the trash they produce and to reduce the plastic they…

The number of dogs who are discarded by their families is simply heartbreaking. The reasons are many, but the results are the same – a dog who once had a family is left alone in the world. Thankfully, there are many kind individuals that pick up the pieces of these dogs’ broken hearts. Freyja is one of those dogs. The Siberian Husky was abandoned on the streets of Georgia until this compassionate man found her…

“This is Freya. She was dumped in our neighborhood.”

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“Tag was still on her with her owners phone number, after relentless calling they finally answered and informed us that ‘they weren’t looking for her’.”

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Her rescuer took her to the vet to get checked. Her one foggy eye is an old “war wound” but her eye is fine. She also received her shots. She is around 20 pounds underweight.

“Turns out she has heart worms…Probably why they dumped her,” says her rescuer. “Fixable, a little pricey, but whatever, she’s a good pup and worth it.”

“So to the asshats that ‘weren’t looking’…Thanks for the house broken and fully trained Husky.”

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Freyja is so lucky! She was found by good people. It turns out it’s not the first time her new family has saved a dog. “My first dog growing up was a mutt covered in motor oil and its sh*t,” explains her new dad. “My family never turns away an animal in need.”

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When life gets rough, it’s good to have a friend by your side.

For German Shepherd best friends Adonis and Apollo, all they have is each other. The dogs grew up together, but were surrendered to a high-kill animal shelter when their owners could no longer care for them. Shelter staff put them in the same kennel, but were heartbroken by their behavior.

Both pups were terrified and shaking with fear from their ordeal.

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From the moment they were left alone, Adonis and Apollo would not stop hugging each other. Shelter staff snapped some photos and posted them online where they went viral overnight.

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A no kill animal rescue called A-Team Elite Rescue Dogs out of Long Island heard about Adonis and Apollo and decided to take them in.

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The duo were checked out by a vet and diagnosed with heartworms, common in Texas and likely the reason they were given away.

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They were put on a basic treatment plan and cleared for adoption… but rescue staff were concerned their ailment was enough to scare forever families away.

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The A-Team took to Facebook and posted about the dogs. Within hours, a woman named Jennifer immediately applied to adopt them.

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Jennifer drove all the way to the shelter to take the pups back home – where they had acres of land and 2 other rescue dogs to play with.

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In a scary turn of events, Adonis got scared of the new surroundings and ran away… but less than 24 hours later was reunited with Apollo and his new forever family.

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We are so very glad that Adonis and Apollo found their forever homes. Not everyone is able to rescue… but if you ever get the chance, adopt don’t shop!

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The animal kingdom is indeed fascinating in many ways.

Take for example the lion – one of the most feared predators wandering on earth.

The “King of the Jungle” is at the top of the food chain and inspires fear in many animals. Lions hunt in packs, requiring much organization and cooperation.

So when a wildlife photographer witnessed a lioness approache an injuured baby fox, he was certain that the little animal’s fate was sealed.

But the situation quickly took a very unexpected turn.


It all started with a leading female lion walked up to an injured little fox that lay unprotected on the road in her herd’s territory.

This particular breed of fox is often hunted by larger predators, so one can oly imagine how afraid the tiny animal was facing the grand lioness.


And things certainly did not improve for the little guy when a large male lion also came forward. He likely saw the little fox as easy prey.


Several curious little lion cubs also approached to see what was going on …

“When we arrived, there were several lions surrounding a baby fox, who apparently had injured her spine – she had difficulty to stand on its hind legs,” nature photographer Graham Dyer told Barcroft TV.


Male lions don’t often participate in lions’ hunt, but this male decided to make an attempt at the fox.

It prepared to attack…


But that’s when the female’s maternal instinct hit with full force.


She stood between them, protecting the fox.


Despite the larger lion’s persistence and threatening demeanor toward her, she refused to leave the fox’s side.


And showed him just how serious she was!


The male lion was anything but pleased, but ultimately, he left the fox alone.

The brave lioness returned to her cubs and the fox wandered off, away from the road – to safety.


This story is really evidence that maternal instinct is strong- even in animals!

Please share this incredible story with all animal lovers you know on Facebook, so that more people can discover the amazing animal kingdom.
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