The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards were founded by wildlife photographers and enthusiasts Tom Sullam and Paul Joynson-Hicks. The competition works alongside the Born Free Foundation to highlight a more serious matter; the importance of conserving our planet's beautiful wildlife. Photographer and co-founder Tom Sullam said: "In just three years this competition has gone from hilarious to utterly ridiculous humour - all provided to us by these fantastic animals." The overall winner will be named the 2018 Comedy Wildlife Photographer of the Year and win a handmade trophy from the Wonder Workshop in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and a one week safari with Alex Walker's Serian. If you’d like to vote for your favourite go to The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards website at www.comedywildlifephoto.com

Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards Vol. 2 by Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullan is published by 535 out in Hardback on the 4th of October, £9.99.

A squirrel with its arms extended