Jan Piecha earned a spot as a finalist with their picture of three young raccoons, titled “Secrets.”  Jan Piecha/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Since the competition began in 2015, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have captured some of the funniest moments in the animal kingdom. This year’s winners and finalists include a clumsy elephant mud bath, a gossiping gaggle of raccoons, and a young otter’s swimming lesson. A panel of judges reviewed thousands of submissions from photographers around the world before selecting the winners for each of the categories, including air, sea, and land animals. The winning image for the people’s choice award category is left up to members of the public. The…