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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.

#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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    #2

    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

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    #3

    Highly Commended “Wtf” By George Cathcart

    Highly Commended “Wtf” By George Cathcart

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    #4

    Highly Commended “Hitching A Ride” By Daisy Gilardini

    Highly Commended “Hitching A Ride” By Daisy Gilardini

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    #5

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

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

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    #6

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

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

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    #7

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

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

    Penny Palmer Report

    #8

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

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

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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

    #10

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

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

    Katy Laveck-Foster Report

    #11

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

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

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    #12

    Highly Commended “Animal Encounters” By Jean Jacques Alcalay

    Highly Commended “Animal Encounters” By Jean Jacques Alcalay

    Jean Jacques Alcalay Report

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

    In my best narrator voice: "Typically the dominant female wildebeest will crowd surf to show her dominance over the herd."

    Sharon Hyatt
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There'a always always someone who thinks they are above everyone else !

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

    The lions are on the plains, the hyenas are near the watering hole and hunters are hiding in the brush -- Keep alert, stay close - it takes a village!

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

    All the other (big goats)- Yeah. we don't know him. ...

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

    I will take lookout for now, don't want that lion sneaking up on us again

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

    The Wilderbeest cheerleading competition gets off to a strong start...

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

    "Chris. Dang-it! That's not how you crowd surf! If Mom didn't make me have to bring you along to this concert..."

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

    IM ON TOP OF THE WORLD *everyone moves * * he falls * they just tart stepping on him *

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

    When you’re a wildebeest but you forget how to wildebeest.

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    #13

    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

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    #14

    Highly Commended “Mudskippers Got Talent” By Daniel Trim

    Highly Commended “Mudskippers Got Talent” By Daniel Trim

    Daniel Trim Report