The finalists for the 2021 Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards have just been unveiled.

The chosen images, from smiling seal pups to secretive racoons, are quite wonderful.

The competition received more than 7,000 entries from across the globe all in all.

Now the judges are to choose between the final 42.

We'd love to hear which photos gave you the biggest grin, so do let us know in the comments.

Here's a selection of WS favorites, taken everywhere from India to the UK.

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