Not only for beautiful and cute images of nature live the photo contests: every year, the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards choose the funniest and most unusual wildlife scenes. The award, designed by photographer Paul Joynson-Hicks, aims to encourage the preservation of terrestrial fauna in a fun way.

Check out some of the highlights of the last issue:

1. Getting into a cold

(Photo: Angela Bohlke)

2. Morning Stretch

(Photo: Mary Swaby)

3. Eyes Wide Shut

(Photo: Edward Kopeschny)

4. I couldn't hold back

(Photo: Tom Stables)

5. Who is in a hurry eats raw

(Photo: Barb D'Arpino)

6. Unlikely Passions

(Photo: Isabelle Marozzo)

7. Hit the road, Jack!

(Photo: Brenden Simonson)

8. Spontaneous Smile

(Photo: Dutton Robert)

9. Food Chain

(Photo: Chrys Mellor)

10. Releasing the Beasts

(Photo: Stan Creighton)

11. Splitting in the pond

(Photo: Tamas Kozari)

12. Polyamory

(Photo: Ivette Richard)

13. Flw, lol!

(Photo: Adam White)

* Posted on 10/03/2016