“Both eyes can peer out from underneath the notch, giving a greater view of their surroundings while still partially shielded ...

New research reveals that damage to these environments is pushing freshwater animals to the edge of extinction.

Grab the family and come to our new Dino Disco where you can don a set of headphones and dance the evening away. With tunes ...

Evoking atmosphere and a sense of place - with the habitat as a major element of the picture – to convey how an animal is an integral part of its environment. Sergey scoured the forest for signs of ...

Reflecting the simple beauty or complex artistry of nature. Images can be in colour or black and white and although may not match the criteria of other categories, they must remain true to nature.

In recognition of the high standard of entries, 25 extra images were selected by the Natural History Museum and put to the public vote. The kingfisher frequented this natural pond every day, and Mario ...

Evoking atmosphere and a sense of place - with the habitat as a major element of the picture – to convey how an animal is an integral part of its environment. Daniel Mideros (Ecuador) takes a poignant ...

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Revealing the personality of an individual or an intimate group of animals in a thought-provoking or memorable way. The proboscis monkey cocked its head slightly and closed its eyes. It posed for a ...

‘I wanted to depict the darker reality of the well-known wildebeest migration,’ says Simon. Returning after a stampede at first light he saw this pack of spotted hyenas gorging on the lifeless ...

Late at night, in the open ocean, Anthony dives in water more than 2,000 metres deep. His aim is to photograph tiny deep sea creatures that migrate to the surface under the cover of darkness to feed.

Communicating the vital role of freshwater ecosystems, from mountain-tops-bogs and peat uplands, rivers and lakes to deltas, floodplains, marshes and mangroves. Images can be powerful through their ...