The selection of 42 images makes up the final list for the contest, which received more than 7,000 entries from around the world, according to a press release on Wednesday.
Other preselected images include a laughing-looking gray seal pup, a boxfish that looks like it stings the camera, and a grumpy-looking starling.
Images were taken from around the world, including the UK, South Africa, Germany and India.
Two kangaroos fighting in Perth, Western Australia.
Premis Lea Scaddan / Comedy Wildlife Photography 2021
The awards were founded in 2015 by photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam, who wanted to promote wildlife conservation through humor, according to the press release.
“The huge number of images we receive each year illustrates the appetite to commit to conservation and reminds us that wildlife is truly amazing and fun, and we must do everything we can to protect it.” , Joynson-Hicks said in the press release.
“Reducing the list of photographs was more difficult than ever this year,” Sullam added in the press release. “It was great to see a lot of animals, from the incredibly rare to the humble pigeon.”
Approximately 10% of the total net proceeds from this year’s competition will go to Save Wild Orangutans, an organization that works with primates in Gunung Palung National Park, Borneo.
Vine snakes are common in the western Ghats of India.
Aditya Kshirasagar / Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021
Members of the public can vote for the image that has made them laugh the most at www.comedywildlifephoto.com until October 10th and the category and overall winners will be announced on October 22nd.