The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards recognises visually appealing - and amusing - photos of animals, with entries judged by the likes of Kate Humble and Hugh Dennis. The 2018 winner will be announced in November but in the meantime here are a few of the best shots from last year.

Tibor Kercz won the top prize at the 2017 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards - and the portfolia prize - for these hilarious photographs of an owl struggling to keep its footing on a tree branch. Kercz received a safari holiday in Kenya, courtesy of Alex Walker’s Serian and Kenya Airways, a trophy made by disabled artists at Tanzania's Wonder Workshop, and a bag from THINK TANK.