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5. A Chipmunk Kissing A Toad

Photo by Isabelle Marozzo/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2016.
Photo by Isabelle Marozzo/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2016.

4. Piggyback Ride!

Photo by Yvette Richard/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2016.
Photo by Yvette Richard/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2016.

3. Nature Is Awesome And Hilarious

Murray Mcculloch/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2016.
Murray Mcculloch/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2016.

2. A Very Happy Owl

Photo by Edward Kopeschny/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2016.
Photo by Edward Kopeschny/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2016.

1. A Run Away Winner?

Photo by Dutton Robert/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2016.
Photo by Dutton Robert/Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2016.

Sullam says he hopes the photos, while silly, reinforce the importance of protecting these animals for those who see them.

“It’s going to get the same impact,” he said. “It’s just not negative.”

The winners will be announced Nov. 9, 2016.