The best of the wildlife photography

Winning images from national and international wildlife photography competitions of the year

Photograph: Nick Blake/Underwater

Explore The World

Discover a curated collection of breathtaking animal portraits, from powerful predators to fragile, endangered species. Every photograph captures a real moment in the wild, highlighting emotion, movement, and the unique personality of each animal.

Roundup at Revillagigedo, by Ralph Pace, Big Picture wildlife images competition, aquatic life

Dutch photographer Marsel van Oosten’s stunning portrait of two golden snub-nosed monkeys

Komodo Judo by Andrey Gudkov Two large male Komodo dragons hissing angrily at each other in national park.

50 Years of Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Natural History Museum’s new book released on Wednesday marks five decades of the WPY competition, celebrating the art of wildlife photography. Started in the 1960s, the 160 prize-winning and commended images represent 50 years of different times, styles and specialisms – showcasing some of the iconic images of wildlife on planet Earth, part of an exhibition in London from 24 October

Top scientists demand NSW commit to brumby cull in Kosciuszko national park

The site brings together work from passionate wildlife photographers who travel to remote landscapes, wait for the perfect light, and respect every creature they photograph. The goal is not only to impress visually, but also to inspire empathy, curiosity, and a desire to protect these animals and their habitats.

Top 10 Wildlife Photographers To Watch

Millions of species of fauna and flora inhabit this vibrant and diverse world we live in. Sometimes we don’t even remember that there is nature beyond our cities and our comfort zone. There is so much wildlife to captivate and capture. Thankfully photographers can share the beauty of this world and bring us the wildlife scenes of animals that we would have otherwise never known.