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We've already presented you with the nominees for the funniest wildlife photography shot of the year, and now the time has come to find out who the winner is.

The photography awards are held in order to spread awareness about wildlife conservation since 2015 and with each year it's growing more and more popular. "It’s been a real success this year, the quality of images has improved substantially and we have had more entries and from more countries," said one of the founders of the photo contest, photographer Paul Joynson-Hicks.

And while funny photos of clumsy eagles and laughing hamsters are sure to make you giggle, we shouldn't forget about the cause. The photography contest organizers invite everyone to check out the born free website and spread the word about wildlife conservation together with the amusing bunch of beautiful photos.

Scroll down below to see the best photos and tell us about your favorite in the comments below. To see what shots were competing last year, click here.

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#1

Overall Winner 2017 “Help” And Winner Of Amazing Internet Portfolio Prize Tibor Kerccz For His Sequence Of 4 Owl Images

Overall Winner 2017 “Help” And Winner Of Amazing Internet Portfolio Prize Tibor Kerccz For His Sequence Of 4 Owl Images

Tibor Kercz Report

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Winner Of The Alex Walker’s Serian On The Land Category “The Laughing Dormouse” By Andrea Zampatti

Winner Of The Alex Walker’s Serian On The Land Category “The Laughing Dormouse” By Andrea Zampatti

Andrea Zampatti Report

Final score:
690points
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Highly Commended “Wtf” By George Cathcart

Highly Commended “Wtf” By George Cathcart

George Cathcart Report

Final score:
537points
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Highly Commended “Hitching A Ride” By Daisy Gilardini

Highly Commended “Hitching A Ride” By Daisy Gilardini

Daisy Gilardini Report

Final score:
534points
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Highly Commended “All Dressed And Ready For Church” By Carl Henry

Highly Commended “All Dressed And Ready For Church” By Carl Henry

Carl Henry Report

Final score:
524points
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Highly Commended “Must Have Three-Putted” By Douglas Croft

Highly Commended “Must Have Three-Putted” By Douglas Croft

Douglas Croft Report

Final score:
517points
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Highly Commended “Cheering-Sea-Otter” By Penny Palmer

Highly Commended “Cheering-Sea-Otter” By Penny Palmer

Penny Palmer Report

Final score:
492points
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Winner Of The Padi Under The Sea Category “Slap” By Troy Mayne

Winner Of The Padi Under The Sea Category “Slap” By Troy Mayne

Troy Mayne Report

Final score:
491points
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#9

Highly Commended “Caught In The Act” By Bence Mate

Highly Commended “Caught In The Act” By Bence Mate

Bence Mate Report

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is a shot of contrasts & it is lovely.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Plot twist: the male bear's wife hired the detective who took this photo.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"um, excuse you, we'd like to be left alone and you're intruding." "bloody peeping tom. sheesh!"

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorta romantic with the night sky in the background lol

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Does anyone else feel that it's kinda wrong to look at this picture? I mean, they thought they were alone...

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is this shot really by someone of the last name "Mate"?

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yup, I just did a Google Search for Image and found these 14 pictures are part of The 34 funniest animal photos of 2017 shown in the The Telegraph, U.K. And the comment under this one is "Is there no privacy?! Bence Mate caught these two in flagrante". And under this in small print it shows Credit: Bence Mate, so he's definitely the photographer of the picture. I also found this about him: Award-winning Hungarian photographer Bence Máté captures wildlife up close and personal. His nickname - 'the invisible wildlife photographer' - offers an explanation to just how he manages to capture such intimate snaps. He can spend days, weeks or even months quietly tucked away in a hide that he has carefully designed and built. These often utilise one-way glass, which is what enables him to get so close to his oblivious subjects.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Bloody hell..." Thinks the girl, crouched bear... "Nifty! I'll be on tv!" Thinks the boy, standing bear.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OH GREAT ONE HENRY RIGHT HERE IN FRONT OF EVERYONE AND A FULL MOON TO BOOT.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Wait, is that guy taking pic--" "No, no, it's cool! It's cool...just don't move!"

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Harry, are you SURE this is how Rosie O'Donnell got in to showbiz"?

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Are those stars? Wow- nice place for some baby making.I still can’t believe there are that many stars Wow!!

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It was a cold and snowy night, but Ben and Jerry were up for some steamy action.

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ewwwwww..... enother sort of living things, and they coupling..... omg i'am spew right now........

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#10

Highly Commended “Monkey-Escape” By Katy Laveck-Foster

Highly Commended “Monkey-Escape” By Katy Laveck-Foster

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Highly Commended “Eh What’s Up Doc?” By Olivier Colle

Highly Commended “Eh What’s Up Doc?” By Olivier Colle

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Highly Commended “Animal Encounters” By Jean Jacques Alcalay

Highly Commended “Animal Encounters” By Jean Jacques Alcalay

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Final score:
415points
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Winner Of The Kenya Airways In The Air Category “Duck Speed” By John Threlfall

Winner Of The Kenya Airways In The Air Category “Duck Speed” By John Threlfall

John Threlfall Report

Final score:
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Russian Olympian ducks in a typical training session.

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Highly Commended “Mudskippers Got Talent” By Daniel Trim

Highly Commended “Mudskippers Got Talent” By Daniel Trim

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Final score:
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