Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards showcase cheeky animals in their natural habitats

The annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have not disappointed, with an array of animals captured in bizarrely humanlike poses.

This was one of the finalists in the 2021 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. Picture: Comedy Wildlife Awards

The animal kingdom has been spectacularly showcased in a compilation of hilarious photos submitted for this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

Animals of all shapes and sizes have been captured by photographers striking unexpectedly silly and humanlike poses across the globe.

Among the images to be selected for the competition’s finals, set to take place on October 22, was an incredible photo of a giggling seal, a monkey riding a giraffe, and a laughing snake.

Other animals were captured in the midst of what appeared to be a humble boogie, while a pigeon was photographed standing in the breeze with a leaf across its face.

A monkey hitchhiking on the back of a giraffe. You don’t see that every day. Picture: Comedy Wildlife Awards

This pigeon was caught with a leaf blowing into its face. Picture: Comedy Wildlife Awards

This bug has strangely similar features to a man who has let his beard grow out. Picture: Comedy Wildlife Awards

A close-up image of a blue bug brought a whole new meaning to being wide-eyed, with its open jaw and lower-lip fluff making for an adorable cheeky snap.

In another photo, a polar bear seemed to be making a gesture towards the photographer as it clung to a log behind two seemingly older polar bears sharing an intimate moment.

A cheeky polar bear made a questionable gesture behind two others sharing an intimate moment. Picture: Comedy Wildlife Awards

This young otter looked a little fed up with being picked up by the scruff of its neck. Picture: Comedy Wildlife Awards

A baby otter was captured in a shocked expression as its parent pulled it out of the water using its mouth, while a huge eagle was photographed seemingly getting spooked by a much smaller creature.

Another photographer captured a massive bear, which appeared to be laughing, kicking back in a pit of dirt.

An eagle appeared to get quite a fright from a much smaller creature in the snow. Picture: Comedy Wildlife Awards

This trio looked as though they were reacting to some shocking news. Picture: Comedy Wildlife Awards

This huge bear was captured relaxing in a pit of dirt. Picture: Comedy Wildlife Awards

This funky creature appeared more than happy to strike a pose for the camera. Picture: Comedy Wildlife Awards