Giggling zebras to sparring cubs: The funniest moments captured in the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

The competition is still open for entries, too

'Doing the Sand Dance': This brown bear, photographed in Alaska, is caught mid-pose. Janet Miles / Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020

'Maestro': This chalky percher damselfly, spotted in Zambales, Philippines, looks ready to conduct an orchestra. Reynante Martinez / Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020

'True Name': These yellow collared lovebirds snuggle up in Tarangire National Park, Tanzania. Thomas Grigoleit / Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020

'Confused': This seal, spotted in the UK, is quite the camera hog. Johan Siggesson / Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020

'Laughing Sea Otter': This otter, spotted in the waters of California, appears to be tickled pink. David DesRochers / Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020

'Rough Night': This northern pygmy owl, snapped on Vancouver Island in Canada, looks like he could use a coffee. Anthony Bucci / Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020

'Laughing Hippo': Mother and son hippos catch up in the waters of Masai Mara, Kenya. Manoj Shah / Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020

'It's too late Roebuck, too late': Two Roebuck deer are captured in Estonia, with one poking a tongue out at the other. Alvin Tarkmees / Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020

'Lightweight Wrestling': These cubs in Tanzania engage in quite the sparring match. Yarin Klein / Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020

'Wowza!': These lion cubs in Kenya appear to have had a shock. Yaron Schmid / Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020

'Laughing Stock': Two zebras in Nairobi National Park, Kenya, appear to share a joke. Tanvir Ali / Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020

'Walk on Water': This flamingo, in Tanzania's Serengeti, appears to have a gift for gliding. Tommy Mees / Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2020

When it comes to the animal kingdom, these guys might be the court jesters.

A number of animals great and small have been captured in hilarious positions as part of this year's Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

The annual competition, which is now in its sixth year, has revealed some of the best entries received so far for the 2020 prize.

Among the contenders are a pair of giggling zebras, an owl that looks like it had a rather rough night, and a pair of lovebirds cuddled up on a branch.

Scroll through the gallery above to see more entries to the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2020.

The closing date for this year's awards is Tuesday, June 30, with photographers both budding and professional encouraged to submit their work at www.comedywildlifephoto.com.

Entry is free and open to participants all over the world, with prizes up for grabs including a Kenyan safari trip and a Z 6 Nikon camera.

The competition, co-founded by photographers Paul Joynson-Hicks and Tom Sullam to focus on the lighter side of wildlife as well as promote conservation, will be judged by a star jury.

TV presenter Kate Humble, actor Hugh Dennis and wildlife photographer Will Burrard-Lucas are on the judging panel this year.