# Wildlife photography awards announcements

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/wildlife-photography-awards-announcements
> Updated: 2026-10-09T06:27:25.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In late 2026, several organizations announced results or finalists for wildlife-themed photography competitions.

AAP Magazine named the winners of its 2026 Nature Awards, highlighting 25 photographs. The top prize was awarded to Dev Kumar of Malaysia for the photograph ‘Unspoken’, which depicts a rhinoceros hornbill.

Nikon subsequently announced the finalists for the 2026 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. The competition received over 10,000 entries from 112 countries. The shortlist includes 40 individual finalists, along with categories for U16, portfolios, and video. Organizers stated the event aims to use humor to foster empathy for wildlife and encourage conservation. Winners are scheduled to be revealed on December 8 in London.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-09: Nikon reveals 2026 Comedy Wildlife Awards finalists

Nikon has revealed the 2026 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards finalists, featuring a record 10,000 entries from 112 countries aimed at promoting wildlife conservation through humor.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nikon-reveals-2026-comedy-wildlife-awards-finalists

### 2026-09-26: AAP Magazine announces 2026 Nature Awards winners

AAP Magazine has announced its 2026 Nature Awards, celebrating 25 winning photographs of wildlife and landscapes, including first-place winner Dev Kumar’s portrait of a rhinoceros hornbill.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aap-magazine-announces-2026-nature-awards-winners

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