Full list of finalists for 2023 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards revealed
The best time of the year is here.
No, I don't mean Christmas or your birthday - I mean when the finalists for the annual Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards are revealed.
From birds and bears, to kangaroos and owls, there's an array of funny photos that have been named as finalist-worthy.
Perfect for a Friday read; sit back, relax, and enjoy the following snaps.
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One photo shares a family of greenfinches that appear to be having a dispute.
The youngster pointing its wing looks like it's making a valid argument - or maybe placing blame for something on one of its siblings.
Elsewhere, two adorable young bear cubs look like they were performing their own secret handshake.
Cute!
Photographer John Blumenkamp gave his owl photo the title 'Monday Blahs', and it's very accurate.
Meanwhile, the three penguins appeared to be holding fins as they emerged from the water in Islas Malvinas.
The underwater shot sees a bat fish minding its own business and, just to clarify who those of you who may have done a double-take, bat fish do not have legs.
It's just a scuba diver swimming behind it at the perfect time.
Other photos include a goose walking along the beach looking very deep. in thought, while a young fox was snapped 'smoking a cigar'.
Fear not, it's actually just a stick.
Similar to the solemn-looking owl, an arctic puffin seen off the Farne Islands looked to be having a bad day as well.
This snap of a kangaroo went on to be crowed as this year's overall winner.
Photographer Jason Moore said of his work: "I was driving past a mob of Western Grey Kangaroos feeding in an open field that was filled with attractive yellow flowers.
"I had my camera with me, so I stopped to grab a few photos. I suddenly noticed this individual adopt a humorous pose - to me it looks like he's practising strumming on his Air Guitar."
Leopard snaps always go down as storm with people as it's quite difficult to get a photo of the elusive and stealthy animals.
This picture in particular is a personal favorite as the large cat appears to be startled by something.
Elsewhere, photographer Pratick Mondal caught the brilliant moment a macaque looked like it was trying to hitch a ride.
Tzahi Finkelstein's photo of the turtle and the dragonfly was 'highly commended' by this year's judges.
Finkelstein said of the picture: "The swamp turtle is surprised and smiles at the dragonfly resting on its nose."
You can find all 44 of this year's finalists' submissions here.
Niamh Shackleton