We are so used to the majesty and fearsome nature of the animal kingdom that we often forget they can also be side-splittingly funny.
Thankfully the annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards acts as a constant reminder that, despite our differences, animals can be just as awkward as we are.
This year's nominated photos include an enlightened kangaroo 'practicing Kung Fu' in the Australian outback, a young elephant seal's reaction to what one can only assume is some delicious gossip - and a cheeky fox desecrating a golf green.
In one of the most beautifully timed shots, a giraffe appears to have caught a small plane in its mouth while sauntering through Masai Mara, Kenya.
And another sees an owl - usually the most graceful of winged creatures - falling spectacularly off a branch to the complete apathy of its two friends in Hungary.
Photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam founded the awards to shine a light wildlife conservation efforts by injecting humour into the world of wildlife photography.
This year's winner will receive the enviable prize of an all expenses paid, photographer-led safari in Kenya.
Thankfully the annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards acts as a constant reminder that, despite our differences, animals can be just as awkward as we are.
This year's nominated photos include an enlightened kangaroo 'practicing Kung Fu' in the Australian outback, a young elephant seal's reaction to what one can only assume is some delicious gossip - and a cheeky fox desecrating a golf green.
In one of the most beautifully timed shots, a giraffe appears to have caught a small plane in its mouth while sauntering through Masai Mara, Kenya.
And another sees an owl - usually the most graceful of winged creatures - falling spectacularly off a branch to the complete apathy of its two friends in Hungary.
Photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam founded the awards to shine a light wildlife conservation efforts by injecting humour into the world of wildlife photography.
This year's winner will receive the enviable prize of an all expenses paid, photographer-led safari in Kenya.
Which one is your favorite?
The fox's eagle attempt.
Thanks for the light hearted topics Kavika.
Thanks Transyferous, just trying to keep the front page from becoming an overwhelming political game of gotcha...
The fox photo is a good one.
I like them all! They are all so funny!
They are all funny Dowser. I'll give each one a vote for you.
Thanks!
Come on folks, we need some votes here.