- Both amateur and professional photographers have captured some incredible images in this year's awards
A 'praying' otter is among the hilarious entries into the 2024 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards as both amateurs and professionals showcase some of Mother Nature's most incredible moments.
Free to enter for all photographers, the competition features some of the natural world's most comedic coincidences while highlighting the need to protect its incredible wildlife.
The contest was founded by Paul Joynson-Hicks MBE and Tom Sullam in 2015, and has grown to become a globally-renowned competition with images seen by millions every year.
This year's finalists have now been announced - and from a bossy penguin to a slapstick squirrel, all manner of creatures are on display.
Here, MailOnline looks at the contenders vying for the top prize - explained by some of the incredible photographers who snapped the animals' extraordinary expressions.
Saying my prayers by Christine Haines - This otter was spotted at Lake Clark National Park in Alaska seemingly taking a moment of reflection. But, in fact, the pose is likely down to how otters eat, holding their food in both paws
Holding on for a ride by Alexander Fine - Many parents might be able to relate to this mother bear who seemingly can't wait for her demanding cubs to flee the den
Hello World by Alex Pansier - An intrepid ant was seen peering down at the world below through one of The Netherland's bronzed autumn leaves
The Pavarotti of Owls by Fred Amico - Giving their best rendition of Nessun Dorma, this burrowing owl gave the photographer a pleasant surprise when he checked through his photos after a trip out
The Contemplative Chimpanzee by Arvind Mohandas - Shot in the Ugandan jungle, the photographer said: 'This one was obviously contemplating an important issue, on a day of realization and reaffirmation of how close chimpanzees are to humans!'
Shake ruffle rattle and roll by Tapani Linnanmäki - A dishevelled- looking white-tailed eagle doesn't look best pleased about being caught on a bad hair day
Mantis Flamenca by Jose Miguel Gallego Molina - This carnival-ready Flemish mantis caused a mild traffic jam as they processed across the road in Spain
Peekaboo by Alexander Fine - This blenny fish was in playful spirits when a photographer
Frog in a balloon by Eberhard Ehmke - A relaxed frog was literally in its own bubble, looking like it was due on a rocket trip to the International Space Station
Monday Again by Christopher Arnold - We all know this feeling when our alarm wakes us up for another week at work. Not even this nutria is safe
Awkward smiley frog by Kingston Tam - 'I asked this frog to smile for the camera but it seemed a little shy,' said the photographer
Where do you think you are going by Jörn Clausen - This picture was actually taken in 2015, but only entered into the competition this year
Parrot fish likes to be washed by Wim Bellemans - Two smaller fish were getting their fill from cleaning a parrotfish which was seeming fresh out of its aquatic dentist
Unexpected role swap by Przemyslaw Jakubczyk - A frustrated fish clearly thought it was time to give this bald eagle a taste of its own medicine
In love by Andrea Rosado - 'After the meeting.. comes love!! This is everyone's daily life,' said Ms Rosado
Laughing out loud by Ingo Hamann - This newborn seal is in the middle of looking through its competitors for this years Comedy Wildlife Award
I'm too sexy for my love by Artur Stankiewicz - 'My idea was to try and catch fighting hippos, yet, they all were quite peaceful,' a conflicted photographer recalled
Nagging is a universal concept by Scott Frier - The lioness appears to be asking her partner what they're having for dinner
You're not my mother by Randy Herman - The little owlet looks just like how you felt when you went up to the wrong parent at school pickup
Gang of four by Ralph Robinson - Coming to a recording studio near you... The latest rock(hopper) quartet
Song of the Zeisel by Kath Aggiss - This ground squirrel (local name Zeisel) is calling to family that he's found food
I am coming by Inés Godínez - This razorbill is yet to master the art of landing
Easy fellas - Hajime! Hajime! by Philippe Ricordel - The photographer drew on the term used by Judo referees when he was inspired by this peacekeeping polar bear
Wait...Which Zebra Is In Front by Sarosh lodhi - One underappreciated evolutionary advantage of zebras is their ability to fuse into one at the drop of a hat
I'll tell you a secret by Jan Piecha - A tiny raccoon is telling a secret to its mother without letting their sibling get word
The Speed Skater by Mark Meth-Cohn - Torvill and Dean eat your heart out! This sea eagle has its sights set on the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy
Stuck squirrel by Milko Marchetti - After getting into his tree, this squirrel poked his feet back out at the perfect moment
Otter Guru by Charles Janson - 'With its peaceful face and upturned paws, it reminded me of a Guru meditating,' the photographer said
Alright Mate Back off by Andy Rouse - Mr Rouse's picture genuinely does show a male king penguin trying to make a move on a female who has already paired up with someone else
Hide and seek by Leslie McLeod - In the absence of long grass, this cheetah came up with a novel technique to hide from its prey
England Cricket's latest secret weapon! by Andy Rouse - A dancing sifaka in Madagascar was showing off some great form. With the next ashes series over a year away, there might just be time to draft them in
Mafia Boss by Takashi Kubo - If you thought cigars were out of fashion, think again
Time to cool off by Zikri Teo - A day at the seaside clearly got a bit much for one young adelie penguin
Are you kidding by Marti Phillips - Two Cape Fur seals having a laugh
Cold Shower by Corentin Revel - This poor doe found herself in the wrong place at the wrong time
The Rock Star by Sanjay Patil - Can someone get this fan-throated lizard a smaller microphone stand?
Smooching owlets by Sarthak Ranganadhan - 'It was truly a funny sight to see two owlets trying to get some privacy as their little offspring stood next to them with a grin shut eyes'
Gecko fashion model by Michela Bordoli - This confident reptile posed patiently as it waited for its picture to be taken. 'It seemed to say: "Take my picture, I'm ready for my cover!",' the photographer recalled
Smiley Elephant Seal by Gabriel Rojo - 'In the instant of the photo, the animal seems to be smiling... but the reality of the situation is that its expression of astonishment and smile is at the moment of fleeing quickly, because the dominant male was on his way to a bloody fight'
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13891367/Praying-otter-pushy-penguin-silly-squirrel-peacemaker-polar-bear-years-Comedy-Wildlife-Award-finalists.html
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