Kangaroo’s air guitar pose wins funniest wildlife photo of the year

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A kangaroo rocks it out in a field of wildflowers, clearly in the zone by the look on her face — it’s the height of comedy.

Or at least that’s what the judges of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards thought, bestowing their top 2023 prize to photographer Jason Moore for his aptly named photo, “Air Guitar Roo”.

Up against 5,300 entries from 85 countries, Moore’s prize is a safari tour in the Masai Mara, Kenya, where the potential for more animals in hilarious situations awaits.

Here’s his winning image alongside other category winners.

Overall winner

Air Guitar Roo

Commenting on the day back in August 2021, Moore said he was attacked by ticks when trying to get the “perfect” image.

“When I saw this roo striking their air guitar pose, it immediately brought a smile to my face, and I knew that I had captured something really special,” he said.

According to the judging panel, the image encapsulated a “happy vibe and feel good factor” — the sole purpose of what comedy wildlife is all about.

Creatures of the Air winner

Creatures Under the Water winner

Junior and People’s Choice winner

Amazing Internet Portfolio winner

Scroll through to see the squirrel’s landing.

A ground squirrel jumped as if he could fly. To his surprise, he fell back down. (Timea Ambrus: Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2023)

Highly Commended winners

Here are a few of the highly commended images to have a giggle at.