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The Red List: Endangered species across the globe

Nearly 3,800 animals are critically endangered, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)'s Red List.

Cat videos are a classic, go-to corner of the internet — and a certain big cat has won this year’s vote for a top prize.

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards announced its 2022 winner, and this year’s star? A clumsy, 3-month-old lion cub figuring out his way in the wilds of the Serengeti.

The photo was taken by U.S. photographer Jennifer Hadley in the Serengeti, Tanzania, as the cub was trying to make his way down a tree.

“Not so cat-like reflexes.” Photographer’s description: This 3-month-old cub and his sibling were in a tree. The other lionesses were in other trees and on the ground. He wanted to get down and walked all over the branches looking for the right spot … (Jennifer Hadley / Comedy Wildlife 2022)

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"He wanted to get down and walked all over the branches looking for the right spot and finally just went for it," Hadley said, who was waiting in perfect timing with her camera. "It was probably his first time in a tree and his descent didn't go so well."

She named her photo "Not so cat-like reflexes."

Hadley’s image went up against thousands of other entries from 85 countries. Judges said this was their closest voting ever.

The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards was founded in 2015 by two professional photographers who are also passionate conservationists. The competition is free for anyone in the world to enter.

Hadley won a Kenyan safari, a custom trophy, and a special photography bag. And, of course, bragging rights — though fellow comedic creatures certainly deserve recognition as well.

After the overall winner come five category winners. Hadley’s lion photo also won Creatures of the Land — and a second photo of hers won in a different category, the People’s Choice Award.

"Talk To The Fin!" Photographer’s description: This was shot on the Falkland Islands. These two gentoo penguins were hanging out on the beach when one shook himself off and gave his mate the snub. Animal: Gentoo Penguin. Location of shot: Falkland Is … (Jennifer Hadley / Comedy Wildlife 2022)

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These penguins were captured in the Falkland Islands. They were "hanging out on the beach when one shook himself off and gave his mate the snub," Hadley said.

French photographer Jean Jacques Alcalay’s photo of a "misleading view" of a hippo and a heron from Kruger National Park in South Africa won the Creatures of the Air Award.

"Misleading African viewpoints 2." Photographer’s description: Hippo yawning next to a heron standing on the back of another hippo. Animal: Hippo. Location of shot: Kruger National Park, South Africa. (Jean-Jacques Alcalay-Marcon / Comedy Wildlife 2022)

This one, called "Say cheeeese," from Spanish photographer Arturo Telle Thiemann won the Creatures Under the Water Award. These grey triggerfish were captured in the Azores.

"Say cheeeese." Photographer’s description: A couple of triggerfish looking into the camera, captured at the Azores. Even they may look funny, these fish can be quite aggressive. In this case they didn't attempt to bite me, but the domeport of my cam … (Arthur Telle Thiemann / Comedy Wildlife 2022)

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And Arshdeep Singh from India won the Junior Award with his photo of two spotted owls.

"I CU boy !" Photographer’s description: Few hundred miles away we went to explore wildlife of a small town named ‘Bikaner’. It was after almost a year I travelled because of covid. We hired a guide to explore places around. During last day of our tr … (Arshdeep Singh / Comedy Wildlife 2022)

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Here are some images of other notable entries that were recognized as Highly Commended Winners:

"Fight Back." Photographer’s description: This salmon decide to punch the bear in the face rather than be lunch. Animal: Bear. Location of shot: Alaska. (John Chaney/ Comedy Wildlife 2022)

"Hello everyone." Photographer’s description: I photographed raccoon on a Florida beach, where I fed him shrimps. Then he thanked me like that. Animal: Raccoon. Location of shot: Florida, USA. (Miroslav Srb./ Comedy Wildlife 2022)

"Keep calm and keep your head." Photographer’s description: Two King Penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) at Volunteer Point in the Falklands. The right hand bird may have an inscrutable expression but it must be wondering where its mate's head has gone. Perhaps it is a Rudyard Kipling scholar: 'If you can keep your head when all about you. Are losing theirs and blaming it on you ... Animal: King Penguin (Aptenodytes patagonicus). Location of shot: Volunteer Point, East Falkland. (Martin Grace/ Comedy Wildlife 2022)

"Tight Fit!" Photographer’s description: I was going to see and photograph this eastern screech owl nest in a local park in Florida. One morning, a few days before the two owlets fledged, one owlet tried to squeeze into the nest hole with Mom, maybe to see the outside world for the first time. It was hilarious and I was glad I was there that morning to photograph it. The moment lasted only a few seconds as Mom didn't seem very happy with the arrangement. Check out the expression on her face. Animal: Eastern Screech Owl and Owlet. Location of shot: Largo, Florida, USA. (Mark Schocken/ Comedy Wildlife 2022)

"Pegasus, the flying horse." Photographer’s description: Actually this is Indian Saras Crane attacking a Bluebull from behind, the bull happened to venture close to Saras's nest, where in, it had laid a single egg. The Saras Crane, which is tallest flying bird in the world, opened it's huge wings and attacked the bull from behind, driving the bull away from the nest. Animal: Bluebull and Indian saras Crane. Location of shot: Keoladeo National Park, India. (JAGDEEP RAJPUT/ Comedy Wildlife 2022)

"Monkey wellness center." Photographer’s description: Walking near a cambodian temple where groups of wild monkeys lived, I came across this scene: a wild monkey in total relax, while its friend was taking care of it. Animal: Monkey. Location of shot: Cambodia, Baphuon Temple. (Federica Vinci/ Comedy Wildlife 2022)

"I'm gonna strangle you!" Photographer's description: I was following a group of meerkats on foot in the Kalahari Trails Game Reserve, in South Africa. Most individuals, including adults, were in a playful mood. It gave me a unique opportunity to capture very interesting and dynamic interactions between some members of the group. In the photo that I have selected, there is no aggression between individuals, but rather an interaction that reminds us of humans when you pretend to strangle them and, in response, they open their mouth like a simpleton :-). Animal: Meerkats or suricates (Suricata suricatta). Location of shot: Kalahari Trails Game Reserve, South Africa. (Emmanuel Do Linh San/ Comedy Wildlife 2022)

"Jumping Jack." Photographer’s description: A red squirrel jumps during a rainstorm, so you can see the drops flying around. Animal: Red Squirrel. Location of shot: The Netherlands, Maashorst. (Alex Pansier/ Comedy Wildlife 2022)

"Excuse Me... Pardon Me!" Photographer’s description: A duckling walking/waddling across a turtle covered log at the Juanita wetlands, the duckling fell off after a few turtle crossings, it was cute. Animal: a duckling and turtles. Location of shot: Juanita Bay Park, Lake Washington, Kirkland, WA. (Ryan Sims/ Comedy Wildlife 2022)

"It's all kicking off!" Photographer's description: Apart from its beauty, Cape Hillsborough is renowned for its resident kangaroos and wallabies. I visited the area for three consecutive sunrises, but it was on my final morning that I captured this beautiful spectacle, two wallabies playing/fighting on the beach as the sun burst through the surrounding clouds. Animal: Wallabies. Location of shot: Cape Hillsborough, Queensland. (Michael Eastwell/ Comedy Wildlife 2022)

Founders of the competition also aim to highlight the goal of wildlife conservation organizations and donate 10% of revenue from the competition to the Whitley Fund for Nature.

This story was reported from Detroit.