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Comedy Wildlife Photography Award 2024 finalists revealed
Votes are open for the Affinity People’s Choice.


The finalists for the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Award have been revealed, and votes have opened for the Affinity People’s Choice.

There are 40 individual entries to choose from, as well as four portfolio entries and three video entries. Members of the public can vote for their choice until 31 October and will be entered into a £500 prize draw.

This year’s competition saw nearly 9,000 entries from 98 countries – all competing to win a one-week safari in the Masai Mara.


'Smiley Elephant Seal' (C) Gabriel Rojo/Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards


Gabriel Rojo’s entry, ‘Smiley Elephant Seal’, shows a southern elephant seal with what looks like a big smile. In fact this ‘smile’ is a look of astonishment as it prepares to flee from a dominant male.


 
'Easy fellas – Hajime!' (C) Philippe Ricordel/Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards


Philippe Ricordel’s photograph of a group of polar bears is called ‘Easy fellas – Hajime!’. This is a term used by Judo referees ahead of a fight, as two of the bears appear to be ready to spar.

'Saying my prayers' (C) Christine Haines/Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards


Christine Haines’ entry is called ‘Saying my prayers’, depicting a peaceful sea otter at Lake Clark National Park. Otters hold their food with both paws, creating the impression that they are praying.


'Stuck squirrel' (C) Milko Marchetti/Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards

‘Stuck squirrel’, entered by Milko Marchetti, appears to show a squirrel in a spot of bother. While climbing into a burrow, it stuck both of its feet out as if it was stuck.

The entries will be judged by an expert panel, including TV presenter Kate Humble, comedian Hugh Dennis, and wildlife photographers Daisy Gilardini and Will Burrard-Lucas.

The Overall Winner, Category Winners and Highly Commended Winners will be announced on Tuesday, 10 December at an Awards Night in London. This will be followed by a week-long exhibition of the entries at the Gallery@Oxo from 10-16 December.

Tom Sullam, who co-founded the competition, said: "It’s a privilege to be part of this exciting journey, making us all laugh and raising awareness of animal conservation. We can’t wait to announce the winners!”

Images © Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards

 

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BEVA gives RVNs right to vote

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 The British Equine Veterinary Association (BEVA) is to allow its registered veterinary nurse (RVN) members the right to vote.

RVN members will now be able to take part in key decision-making processes and stand for BEVA council.

Marie Rippingale, chair of BEVA's Nurse Committee, said: "I am very proud to be a part of BEVA.

"This change will help to empower nurses to speak up and contribute, but more importantly, it will give them an opportunity to collaborate with other members of the equine veterinary profession to bring about change that is positive for all." 

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Farmer survey to reveal on-farm impact of bluetongue

A nationwide survey has been launched to better understand how the bluetongue virus is affecting UK farms.

Results will inform the support that farmers receive for bluetongue, as well as preparing the livestock industry for the future.

The short online survey is open to all livestock farmers, regardless of whether they've had a confirmed case of bluetongue on their farm. It asks how many animals have been affected, the severity of their clinical signs and how it has impacted farm business.

The survey takes five minutes to complete and is fully anonymous.

It is led by Fiona Lovatt, of Flock Health Limited, and the Ruminant Health & Welfare bluetongue working group, in collaboration with AHDB and the University of Nottingham.

Dr Lovatt says: "We need to find out what level of clinical signs farmers are seeing in their animals, whether they are experiencing mortality with BTV-3 cases, and what their appetite is to vaccinate in future for bluetongue serotype 3."

The survey can be found here.