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https://animalscomparison.com/compare-philippine-eagle-vs-bald-eagle/
The Philippine eagle is from the Accipitridae family, and it is also a Pithecophaga type. It is one of the biggest, strongest and most powerful eagle among the other wild birds around the globe. No, Philippine eagle is not the largest eagle, Steller’s Sea Eagle is the largest eagle in the world.
Stellers Sea Eagle
Little is known about these birds but they do habitat around Russia and fly down to Japan in the warmer months.
For all those people that are ill and cannot get out and enjoy the various animals of our planet, enjoy the results of this competition. These are some darling animals of our world it is hard to select the best they are all wonderful.
They're having a giraffe! A rude turtle, a smiling fish and a singing squirrel feature in the 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography AwardsThe animals were pictured by photographers who have gone on to compete in the Comedy Wildlife Awards Competition founded by Tom Sullam and Paul Joynson, who are both wildlife photographers themselvesThousands of entries have been whittled down to 44 of the best, also including a smiling fish
These have been whittled down to what should have been 40 entries. But the final number turned out to be 44 because the competition's founders Tom Sullam and Paul Joynson, who are both Tanzania-based wildlife photographers themselves, felt there were four which could not be left out.
Tom told Bored Panda: 'Choosing the finalists was basically an impossible task, our initial shortlist was over 400, which is three times more than it has ever been.'
As well as providing a smile, the competition works alongside the Born Free Foundation to highlight a more serious matter - the importance of conserving our planet's beautiful wildlife.
Here, FEMAIL shares a selection of the best finalists' photos...
This turtle looked as though it was being very rude indeed to the photographer who snapped it swimming. The picture is one of the 44 finalists in the annual Comedy Wildlife Awards and was taken by Mark Fitzpatrick at the Lady Elliot Island Eco Resort in Queensland, Australia 
Water great smile! This colourful fish looked absolutely delighted to be photographed by appearing to give a wide grin. The animal, which looks like it could be in a Disney movie, is a European Parrotfish that was snapped off the coast of The Canary Islands, Spain
This squirrel looked as though it was belting out a song as it stood on its hind legs and appeared to sing with its head held high. The photo is titled 'O sole mio' and was taken in Hungary by Roland Kranitz
Having a giraffe! This giraffe looked very mischievous as it appeared to force its way in to a photo which was being taken of one of its mates, the photo was taken at the Etosha National Park in Namibia
Monkeying around! These two macaques, pictured in Borneo, Malaysia, looked as though they were engaged in something very naughty indeed
This raccoon clearly let its desire for food get the better of it as it was seen stuck head-first inside a hole in a tree. Photographer Charlie Davidson took the photo in Newport News, Virginia
This baby otter looked absolutely terrified and very upset as its mother groomed it in Singapore. Max Teo aptly titled his shot 'It's the Last Day of School Holidays.'
Bear with me! This bear, pictured in Alaska, appeared to be waving at whoever was taking its picture. It was seen in water standing straight on its hind legs with its left paw raised in the air
This seal, pictured in Caithness, Scotland, looked as though it found something very funny as it was seen with its eyes screwed shut and its mouth wide open lying on a piece of wood just out of the water
This Eurasian red squirrel in Espelo in the Netherlands, looked to be having the time of its life as it was seen with what looked like a smile on its face and two streaks of fur rising from its head into the air. Photographer Femke van Willigen called it 'The Inside Joke'
This silverback gorilla looked a little down in the dumps as it sat with its head resting on its palm at the Mgahinga Gorilla National Park in Uganda. Taken by Marcus Westberg, the snap is called 'Boredom'
Help me! This poor monkey looked pained as it sat hot springs in Japan and lifted its hands in the air with a grimaced expression on his face
By contrast, this other primate, which was pictured elsewhere in Japan, appeared triumphant as it raised its arms into the air and wore a resolute expression its face. The snow monkey was bathing in Jigokudani Monkey Park
Noting to see here! These two young bears appeared as though they were seeking to remove a tire from a pick-up truck in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming as they cheekily looked back at the camera
An icy look! This polar bear, which was pictured in Svalbard, Norway looked to be embarrassed about something as it was seen resting on a patch of ice with its paw apparently covering its eyes
Manicure time! This bird posed in a way which made it look like it was filing its nails... even though it didn't have any. The snap, which also looks like a bird playing a an instrument, was taken in Florida
Tough Negotiations! This small fox looked to be engaging in conversation with an even tinier creature - a rodent in this snap captured in Israel 
Fun for all ages! This naughty monkey seemed to be joyfully swinging from the tails of its companions who were sitting on a tree branch above - and looking less than happy as they swung on a tree in Kabini, India
Seriously, Would You Share Some? This greedy Atlantic puffin looked to be hogging all the fish and its companion looked a little upset in a snap taken in Scotland 
These four dwarf mongooses looked like statues as they all stared straight ahead from behind a log at Lake Bogoria, Kenya. The photo is called 'Surprise Smiles' thanks to the animals sweet expressions
:) My favourite for this year.
A spate of attacks on boats in Spanish and Portuguese waters by killer whales have confused scientists and left at least one crewman injured with bruises caused by the collisions.
Elizabeth Vlajkov spends $6 every day on food to feed the birds outside her house in Parafield Gardens in Adelaide.
I don't think I could cope with having 600 birds around my garden each day!
Pet cats bring home very few of the creatures they actually kill, a new study shows. 'Kitty-cam' study suggests 82 per cent of prey caught by cats was not returned home.
Police in New Hampshire have found Spartacus, an African serval cat, Saturday. The 40lb cat was trapped near its owner's home, and has been reunited with its owners after running off.
LOL!
Monkeying around! Gelada baboon relaxes in the wilds of... BristolTheir thick coats protect them from the extremes of temperatures in the mountains of northern Ethiopia, but also come in handy if it gets a bit blowy off the River Avon.
And judging by the yawn this one let out, they keep you the perfect temperature for an afternoon nap.
Monkeying around: The gelada lets out a beast of a yawn as he relaxes in his enclosure at the Wild Place Project
Tiring work: He rolls over contemplating life at the family-run conservation park on the outskirts of Bristol
Happy days: Normally found in the mountains of northern Ethiopia, this male is one of six at the Gloucestershire wildlife park
Content: He is all smiles as he lets the world pass him by upside down, showing off the flash of red on his chest that gives the breed the nickname 'bleeding heart monkeys
Noisy parrots are being put up for adoption after lockdown due to squawking. One bird rehoming charity saw a 40 per cent increase in parrots needing a new home this year.
Between the Parrots and the Pigeons the birds are having a hard time.
A curious bear gave a Massachusetts man a surprise wake up call from his poolside nap. Matthew Bete, of Greenfield, Massachusetts, was sleeping in a lounge chair by his pool Saturday, when a bear wandered in through an open gate. The stealthy bear made a beeline for the swimming pool, taking a leisurely drink of water, while Bete slept peacefully. Once hydrated, the bear turned around and spotted Bete.
Matthew Bete was caught on video sleeping in a lounge chair by his pool when a bear wandered in through an open gate and drank from his pool
The bear then startled Bete awake by touching his foot (left). Bete's movements scared off the bear, which Bete then tries to take a picture of (right)
The motion woke up Bete with a start and his sudden movement scared the bear off.
The whole incident - including his scramble to take a picture of the fleeing bear - was caught on Bete's home security camera.
Bete's wife, Dawn Bete, posted the video on Facebook, writing: 'Matt was a little startled yesterday while taking a rest by the pool.'
In a comment on the video, Dawn wrote that her husband had 'texted me a picture of the bear running through the front yard and said the bear nudged his foot while he was sleeping by pool.
'Of course I thought he was kidding! He told me to look at the Ring video. Sure enough.......'
She added: 'Matt was just so startled, picked up his phone with no luck of a good picture. He wasn't sure how he should react but knew he couldn't get up that fast but at least he had another chair and table between them if needed. Luckily it went running out soon after the encounter.'
Massachusetts says that black bears have been expanding their territory throughout the state in recent years.
The state's website encourages people who encounter bears where they don't belong to 'yell' and 'make lots of noise' because a 'bear's first response to something unusual is to leave.'
Little Singapore and their Zoo
Award-winning photographer who has taken tens of thousands of images of African elephants reveals his favourite shots of the majestic creatures
Photographer Peter Delaney has been snapping images of elephants across the African continent since 2001 The 49-year-old, who is originally from Ireland, says he has become fascinated by the majestic creatures Peter told MailOnline Travel: 'There is something magical and beautiful when you observe elephants'
By JENNIFER NEWTON FOR MAILONLINE
PUBLISHED: 21:03 AEST, 10 September 2020 | UPDATED: 21:27 AEST, 10 September 2020
Peter, who is originally from Ireland but now lives in South Africa, quit his job working in the finance industry in London and Tokyo in 2001 - and decided to go travelling across Africa, taking pictures.
In 2007, he became a professional wildlife photographer, with Africa continuing to be a favourite subject, particularly its eastern and southern regions.
During his travels, he became fascinated with African elephants - falling in love with the majestic creatures. And over the years he has accumulated a vast amount of knowledge about their behaviour.
The 49-year-old, who has been a category winner in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest three times, explained: 'Like humans, elephants create bonds that last a lifetime. They are capable of showing emotions from love to anger.
Peter described this elephant as looking very serene when he photographed it in the Mara Triangle
This elephant was snapped by Peter in Etosha National Park. He says his favourite places to photograph the creatures are Namibia and South Africa
Most of Peter's shots are in black and white, which he believes elevates the image to a form of art. He photographed this elephant in Etosha National Park
Peter came across this family of elephants in the Mara Triangle. He started travelling across Africa taking photos in 2001
Before moving to Africa and deciding to go travelling across the continent, Peter, who is originally from Ireland, worked in the finance industry in London and Tokyo. This beautiful shot was taken in the Mara Triangle
Peter said: 'Black-and-white photography allows me to express my vision and creativity by creating visual depth by playing or adjusting the luminance values of light and shadows (the contrast) within a photograph'
'Elephants are very protective of their young. In times of threat, the family will close ranks and the young are pushed to the middle.
'Loud calls will be trumpeted and ears will flap as the herd gathers around to protect the most vulnerable.
'This can be seen in one of my favourite elephant images called Bonds of Love.'
This incredible shot of seven trekking elephants was captured by Peter in Etosha National Park
Many of Peter's favourite elephant images from his spellbinding portfolio are black-and-white shots, which he believes elevate the image to a form of art.
Peter explained: 'Black-and-white photography allows me to express my vision and creativity by creating visual depth by playing or adjusting the luminance values of light and shadows (the contrast) within a photograph.
'Cameras are tools that have no consciousness or feeling. In the digital darkroom, I can breathe life into a photograph using my vision and tools that are only available in black-and-white editing.