Adorable snaps of animals taken by Britain's best young nature photographers have been shortlisted for awards in an RSCPA competition - with one nominee aged just six.
Fourteen animal images of pets and farm animals have been shortlisted and the winner will be decided by votes cast online by the public.
The cute and funny images show pets and farm animals encountered by the children, including snaps of Highland cows, pet cats and dogs - and even an alpaca.
Other entries include snaps of Charlie the rescue cockerel from 14-year-old Rebekah Welby and Susie the nosy pony by Eilidh Shannon, aged 12.
The youngest to be featured on the shortlist is 6-year-old Alfie Woodfine from Berkshire, who captured the snap of his gorgeous puppy Petal after she fell asleep amongst her teddies.
Britain's best young nature photographers are up for prizes at the RSPCA awards, with voting now open to the public. Pictured: Yawning Cat - by Yiyi Poulopoulou, 15, from Cheshire
Jumping jacks! Pepper and Mabel - the 'leap frogs' taken by 18-year-old Sophie Green from Northumberland
Feline sleepy: Maine Coon cat Jack by Bella Pharo, 13, from London
Emma Narkevic, 13, lives in Kent, and was shortlisted for her entry - a Highland cow enjoying a leafy snack.
'This image is very funny as you realise that animals, such as this cow, have characters just like people,' she said.
'Even cows can enjoy having a little snack and I am very grateful for capturing this because, even though I was trying to get a serious and beautiful sight of an animal, you can get a hysterical and goofy side which made my day!'
The People's Choice Award is now open for voting and member of the public can choose their favourite photos, with the winner receiving £100 worth of Amazon vouchers and an RSPCA Young Photographer Awards trophy.
Voting closes on 12 March, with the winner set to be announced on 14 March.
Up close and personal: Suzie the nosy Dartmoor pony by Eilidh Shannon, 12, from Aberdeenshire
It's a bug's life: A macro photo of a bug in astonishing detail by Erin Shepherd, 17, from Nottinghamshire
Cow wow! Emma Narkevic, 13, lives in Kent, and was shortlisted for her entry - a Highland cow enjoying a leafy snack
Alpacas Under The Viaduct by Corina Southern, 13, from Greater Manchester
Other entries include snaps of Charlie the rescue cockerel from 14-year-old Rebekah Welby
Diggity dog: Lexie the dog by Eilidh Shannon, 12, from Aberdeenshire
How rude! Lexie the dog sticks her tongue out, as taken by Eilidh from Aberdeenshire
Parkour: Pepper the dog by Sophie Green, 18, from Northumberland
The youngest to be featured on the shortlist is 6-year-old Alfie Woodfine from Berkshire, who captured the snap of his gorgeous puppy Petal after she fell asleep amongst her teddies
Shake It Off: Marley the dog by Violet Brown, 12, from Sussex
Dreamy Dalmatian: Rupert the Dalmatian is snapped snoozing on the sofa by Lily Logan, 13, from East Yorkshire
RSPCA photographer and awards judge, Andrew Forsyth, said: 'We love this part of the awards as it gives the public the chance to get involved and pick their favourite photo.
'We've got some funny, sweet and stunning photos shortlisted and we're excited to share them. I can't wait to see the winning photo!
'The photos shortlisted for the People's Choice Award this year showcase some incredibly feel-good images and a range of animals from pets, farm animals to insects.
'This is a fantastic selection that is bound to make you laugh and say 'aww' out loud - so please get voting!'
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