Animals really do do the funniest things. There’ve been plenty of displays of the glory of nature in 2017. Nature-lovers have enjoyed the incredible Blue Planet II and the thought-provoking Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners.

But while there’s lots to think about when it comes to the sheer majesty of nature, what about the silly side of the animal kingdom? That’s where the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards come in. This charitable initiative encourages photographs to submit work that shows animals being funny, silly, or just very happy.

The awards are designed to raise funds and awareness for the Born Free charity which defends wild animal welfare around the world. Profits from the sales of prints and the books based around the Comedy Wildlife Photography winners are devoted to the charity.

So, without further ado, here are some of the hilarious photos which won this year.

Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2017:

Overall winner:

“Help” by Tibor Kercz

Alex Walker’s Serian on the Land Winner:

“The Laughing Doormouse” by Andrea Zampatti

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