From chilled-out chimps to dancing foxes, 40 finalists for this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards have been announced, and it’s the light-hearted relief we all need.

In collaboration with the Born Free Foundation, the international photography competition aims to draw attention to wildlife conservation.

There is nothing quite like scrolling through photos of animals farting and dancing, to help remind us our wildlife needs protecting.

The competition winners will be announced on November 13.

–ABC