Comedy Wildlife Photography Award: Here are the funniest animal photos of 2017

Strange combinations, caught at the right time. Unusual poses, certainly not aware but no less amusing. These are the images taken for the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2017, the photography competition that rewards the funniest photos of animals as protagonists

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Strange combinations, caught at the right time. Unusual poses, certainly not aware but no less amusing. These are the images taken for the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2017, the photography competition that rewards the funniest photos of animals as protagonists.

The award, now in its third edition, will be awarded on 13 December but the finalist photos have already been announced.

The subjects are the most disparate, elephant seals and sharks laughing, kangaroos doing martial arts and penguins about to follow Sunday mass. These are just some of the images taken by photographers from all over the world.

Despite the humorous approach, photos aren't just about entertaining. Photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam also founded the award to focus attention on wildlife conservation efforts.

“The last couple of years there have been some great photos. We want to see even more animals photographed. Go out and shoot, wherever you are. We want to raise awareness of the conservation of all animals around the world, so wherever you are, take pictures! " explain.

We have selected 15 finalist photos.

Here is the red kangaroo doing martial arts

Photo: Andrey Giljov

Then there are the elephant seals singing a song ...

Photo: George Cathcart

... and those who are amazed by the latest gossip news!

Photo: George Cathcard

Flatulence in flight ...

Photo: John Threlfall

And optical illusions ...

Photo: Graeme Guy

It happens to everyone to have a bad day ...

Photo: Josef Friedhuber

… But others laugh out loud!

Photo: Brian Valente

Helpooo!

Photo: Tibor Kercz

Ops, tampons or babywearing?

Photo: Daisy Gilardini

Long live life!

Photo: Penny Palmer

Unusually religious penguins

Photo: Carl Henry

Uuuuh what an itch!

Photo: Johnny Kaapa

Meanwhile, under the sea there are those who laugh heartily

Photo: Eugene

And instead there are those who use the holes of golf to make a bisognino

Photo: Douglas Croft

READ also:

• 10 FUNNY ANIMALS THAT BELIEVE THEY ARE PERFECTLY HIDDEN
• WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR 2017: THE WINNING NATURAL PHOTOS

To see the other finalist photos click here

Francesca Mancuso

Cover photo: Linda Oliver