(Pocket-lint) – Few the previous few years, the Comedy Wildlife Pictures Awards have been accepting hilarious entries from folks everywhere in the world, with amusing pictures of untamed animals in all kinds of predicaments.Â
We’ve collected some of our favourites for you to enjoy. Be sure to check out the awards site for more.Â
Houston – we’ve got a problem!
We love how both the bird that caught the fish and the fish look equally as surprised by the turn of events.Â
This is just one of the images currently submitted to the Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2021 and it shows the sort of hilarity we can expect this year.Â
Bald Eagle Gets a Surprise
This snap looks like the prairie dog was playing peekaboo with the incoming winged predator with amusing results. This image could have easily seen a worse outcome for the smaller furry critter.Â
Photographer Arthur Trevino explained what happened:
“When this Bald Eagle missed on its attempt to grab this prairie dog, the prairie dog jumped towards the eagle and startled it long enough to escape to a nearby burrow. A real David vs Goliath story!  “
Happy
Never let it be said that penguins don’t know how to have fun. Here some of these awesome creatures are seen frolicking in the surf and having a great time with it.Â
Quarantine Life
This Racoons look like they’re trying to socially distance from the rest of the world like we all have been lately.Â
Kevin Biskaborn explains:
“Isolated inside with your family eager to get out and explore the world? These eastern raccoon kits are too. Just when you think there’s no more room in the tree hollow, mother raccoon appears and displays just how compact the space is. The babies clambered all over their mom and each another, struggling to take a look at the exact same time. Â This photo was taken in Southwestern Ontario, Canada. After exploring a particular area with numerous tree hallows, I identified it as a hot spot for raccoon families. Since raccoons will move from den to den, often not spending more than one night at a time in a particular den, locating an area with numerous options is key to locating the animals. I stumbled across this family and immediately worked on leveling the camera with the hole to prevent an upward angle. When the camera and tripod were ready, the baby raccoons were extremely curious (and cooperative), sticking their heads out for a closer look!”
Sweet lips
Philipp Stahr managed to snap this amusing image of a box fish looking both surprised and glamourous too:
“This picture was taken at Curaçao, Dutch Caribbean.  Usually, box fishes are difficult to take pictures of, since they do not have a problem of a diver coming close, but if you show interest, they always turn the back and not the face to you. That’s why I tried to swim 0.5m above the fish and showing no interest at all to him. The same time I had my camera not in front of me, but below at my chest pointing to the bottom. When the right moment had come, I turned the camera 90 degrees to the front and just point and shoot, hoping to have the fish in focus. Never expected to have its beautiful lips that close!”
Missed!
Here two Western Grey Kangaroos were caught on camera in the middle of a scrap. While fighting, one managed to miss kicking the other. The result is this amusing image. Another brilliant entry into the competition.Â
Hi Yall
Eric Fisher probably spent ages trying to get the perfect shot of bears by the river. Being sneaky, trying to capture the perfect moment. Then the bear sees him and gives him a wave. Does it get better than this?
The inside joke
Red squirrels are unfortunately a rare sight in British shores, but not so much in the Netherlands it seems.Â
Femke van Willigen managed to snap this cracking, amusing shot of a cheerful-looking chappy, we wonder what they were so happy about.Â
Covid Hair
We’ve all had days like these recently haven’t we? This Reddish Egret is certainly looking worse for wear, but then that’s pretty much life in 2020 isn’t it?
Doggo
Imagine if you could convince a bear to play hide and seek. This would probably be the result wouldn’t it?Â
Esa Ringbom caught this superb photo of a brown bear going about its business in Kuhmo, East Finland. We think it makes a great addition to the Comedy Wildlife Photography awards.
I could puke
Lovely day for a walk at the beach. Especially with friends. Not everyone agrees though. The seaside apparently makes that penguin at the rear feel a bit sick.Â
Lamentation!
Quite possibly the most epic facepalm you’re ever likely to see. This polar bear is either having a bad day or nursing a headache maybe?
A magnificent photograph of an equally magnificent creature.Â
Like mother like daughter
Some of these photos are amusing, some are just cute. This one shows a pair of Asian Elephants, a mother and daughter, walking tail in tail together.Â
Just Chillin’
We’re not sure if this raccoon is just chilling out in this tree or in the process of falling out of it. Either way, it makes for an amusing photo.Â
Having a Laugh
Nothing to see here, just two grizzly bears at Grand Teton National Park trying to change someone’s tyres.Â
Or maybe they’re trying to steal them? They certainly look a little sheepish.Â
Having a Laugh
This Scottish seal sure knows how to have a good time. Something is utterly hilarious. We just wish he’d share in the joke.Â
Ken Crossan managed to snap this awesome photo as a great addition to the Comedy Wildlife Photography awards. and it might be one of our favourites.Â
Seriously, would you share some
Can I have some of those fish? Are you going to share? These quaint Atlantic Puffins are certainly handsome devils and superb fish catchers as well.Â
Wait up Mommy, look what I got for you!
What an incredible view this one is. Not only are these elephants surrounded by the wonder of nature, they also look so happy together.Â
The cooling waters no doubt add to the pleasure.Â
I had to stay late at work
This guy clearly thinks he’s hilarious. We know the feeling. You break out an amusing dad joke and the other half just rolls their eyes. Sad. Don’t worry, we feel your pain.Â
Macaque striking a pose
At the Uluwatu Temple in Bali, Luis Martà managed to capture this awesome photo of a cheeky Macaque. Chilling out in the temple, this little chap looks like he’s living his best life. Â
So Hot
We all enjoy a nice relaxing soak in some warm waters. This snow monkey is no different. Though it looks like it might be a touch too warm even for his taste.Â
Laughing Hippo
Hippos have a bad reputation for being hungry all the time. These two are trying to change those stereotypes with some shenanigans instead.Â
Boredom
Life isn’t always fun and bananas for the mountain gorillas. This chap seems bored out of his tiny mind.Â
Terry the Turtle flipping the bird
This turtle was snapped underwater near Lady Elliot Island, Queensland Australia. They clearly didn’t appreciate having their photo taken, but we’re sure Mark Fitzpatrick was still happy with the results anyway.Â
Monkey Business
The local bike gangs in Borneo, Malaysia are certainly hairy little blighters. We bet these pig-tailed Macaques get up to plenty of mischief, even if they can’t quite reach the pedals.Â
Smiley
Say cheese! A handsome Sparisoma cretense knows how to play up to the camera. A cheeky grin and the result is the perfect underwater picture.Â
Surprise Smiles
Dwarf Mongoose make a surprise appearance from behind a hump, giving photographer Asaf Sereth the perfect chance to snap this ace image.Â
They’re no doubt as curious about him as he as about them.Â
Tough negotiations
A fox and a mouse have a nice chat as the little furry one tries to talk themselves out of being eaten.
This image might have been part of the Comedy Wildlife Photography awards, but we feel like it’s good enough to win any wildlife photography prize.Â
Crashing into the picture
How many times have you ever seen an image photobombed by a giraffe? Not many we bet.Â
Almost time to get up
This raccoon has either got comically stuck or is on the hunt for some delicious snacks. We’re not really sure. Either way, the results are certainly amusing. A worthy contender for the Comedy Wildlife Photography awards for sure.Â
Abracadabra
A pair of Brown Pelicans caught frolicking on the waters. The one behind looks like they’re about to pull of some sorts of shenanigans.Â
We all have that friend
More brown bear antics as some baby bears mess about playing up for the camera.Â
Socially Uninhibited
At first glance, this Chacma Baboon looks like it’s scratching places people shouldn’t be scratching in public. But we also like that it seems like it’s using a walking cane to get about, like a worn-out old monkey who’s seen better days.Â
It’s the last day of school holidays
This entry to the Comedy Wildlife Photography awards was submitted by Max Teo and comes from Singapore where two smooth-coated otters are seen cuddling up. Though we’re not sure one appreciates it.Â
Monkey Business
We have no words! No heavy petting! Come on Macaques you’re on camera, please behave.Â
Quiet Please
This Kestrel appears to be asking for some quiet as it surveys the landscape, looking for prey or perhaps just a nice new spot to perch.Â
No Penguins Under Here!
Penguins may be hiding under your car. They may, alternatively, just be hiding under the nearby signage.Â
How can I fly?
This fantastic photo by Nader Al-Shammari shows an Eagle owl chick apparently trying to learn to fly, readying for a bit of a run-up before launch.Â
Social distance, please!
Come on now! Give me some room. Don’t you know it’s 2020 and you should be socially distancing?
These Rose Ringed Parakeets were wonderfully snapped by Petr Sochman at Kaudulla national park, Sri Lanka.
I am Champion
A joyful celebration in Jigokudani Monkey Park, Japan as a Snow Monkey celebrates a wonderfully satisfying dip in pleasant local waters.Â
O Sole Mio
This is a Spermophile and one that looks like it was asked to strike a pose and went for the cutest one it could possibly manage.Â
It’s a Mocking Bird
Ok, so this one might well be our favourite photos. A defiant Kingfisher disobeys the local fishing signage and flaunts the rules.Â
Sally Lloyd-Jones no doubt had to wait around a long time for this photo, but it’s fantastic.Â
Sun Salutation Class
This very relaxed Sea Lion was spotted by Sue Hollis sunbathing in the Galapagos Islands. Relaxation is the name of the game and this chap knows how to win.Â
Fun For All Ages
As a young child, we thought there was nothing cooler than having a swing hanging from the tree in the back garden.
It seems like these Langur monkeys feel the same. But since they can’t build their own swings they’re using their friend’s tails instead. Uncomfortable fun abounds. Â
Faceplant
We know you shouldn’t laugh at someone else’s misery, but it’s hard not to have a chortle at the sight of this Â
African Elephant accidentally faceplanting while out for a wander.Â
Hide and Seek
Here’s looking at you kid. This Azure Damselfly appears to be eye-balling you while hilariously clinging on to some undergrowth.Â
ROFL
Taken at the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, this young lion is apparently loving life and Giovanni Querzani suspected they may be laughing at the photographer’s skills too.Â
Writing by Adrian Willings.
