A monkey cops a taut wire right where it hurts, a look of pained surprise on his face — it's the height of comedy.

Or at least that's what the judges of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards believe, bestowing their top 2021 prize to photographer Ken Jensen for his aptly named photo, "Ouch!".

The image actually shows a golden silk monkey in Yunnan, China during a display of aggression.

But his eye-bulging expression — immediately relatable to any man who's been hit below the belt — won Jensen the top prize.

Jensen's prize is a safari tour, where the potential for more animals in hilarious predicaments awaits. 

Check out the full list of winners below.

Creatures in the air award

Creatures on land award

Creatures under the sea award

Internet portfolio award

Highly commended