Images of a seal smiling and a monkey dancing are in the running to be named the funniest wildlife photo of the year.
The pictures are among 42 on the shortlist for this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.
Among the finalists are an image of a grey seal pup appearing to be giggling on a beach in Ravenscar, Scarborough, called Mr Giggles, which was taken by Martina Novotna.
Another picture, Dancing Away To Glory by Sarosh Lodhi, shows a langur dancing in Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve, India.
Other photos include a raccoon trying to break into a house, a tiger scratching its face with a log, two kangaroos fighting and a smiling snake.
Paul Joynson-Hicks, co-founder of the awards, said: “We were overwhelmed with the number and quality of entries we received this year, with well over 7,000 photos submitted from every corner of the globe.
“The huge number of images we receive every year illustrates the appetite there is to engage with conservation and reminds us that wildlife truly is incredible and hilarious and we must do all we can to protect it.”
Voting is now open and closes on October 10 for the People’s Choice Award, which gives the public the chance to vote for their funniest animal snap.
Category and overall winners will be announced on October 22.
The full list of finalists and details on how to vote can be found here.
The best image will win a one-week safari with Alex Walker’s Serian in the Masai Mara, Kenya, and a handmade trophy from the Art Garage in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
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