Funny wildlife

The finalists of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards feature penguins at church, a laughing dormouse and a clumsy owl among the 40 comedic finalists

Have you ever noticed how hilariously long legs owls have?

A series of pictures show animals from Birmingham to Canada stuck in some very entertaining positions. Fortunately none of the creatures were hurt but they make for some comedy viewing.

Autumn might be trying to leave its mark with all the wind and rain, but the photographers participating in the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are keeping everyone cheerful and full of chuckles. The competition’s finalists for 2023 have finally been revealed, and this year’s batch is full of quality comedy and good vibes, as always. They’re perfect for chasing away the blues!

The inaugural Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards, put on by Tanzania-based conservation photographer Paul Joynson-Hicks, has brought together some of the funniest animal shots of the year ... and here they are.

Snowshoe hare, flying fish and pink flamingos are among this week’s pick of images from the natural world