More than 9,000 entries from 98 countries – the most ever – were received for this year's edition of the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards.

Marchetti's image, titled Stuck Squirrel, came out on top – awarded the highest number of points in total. The image depicts a Red Squirrel seemingly stuck 90º out of a hole in a tree with legs and tail outstretched to strengthen the effect and amusing nature.

It can take hours – and sometimes several days – in the wilderness to shoot the kinds of photographs that capture our imagination and reveal lesser-known facets of the lives of animals with whom we share our planet.