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11 unforgettable scenes from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards

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the moment a jaguar delivers a fatal bite to the head of a caiman in a muddy river. 

One cold morning during the Chinese New Year, a Pallas’s cat prepares for breakfast with a freshly caught bird. Xingchao Zhu captured this moment, with the wild cat’s golden eyes connecting with the camera against the backdrop of the setting moon.

“Moonlight Hunter”
Xingchao Zhu captured a Pallas’s cat as the moon sets. He had tracked a group of these cats in Inner Mongolia during the Chinese New Year. Just before dawn, he made eye contact with this cat, which had caught a bird.

Pallas’s cats survive in harsh conditions at high altitudes by being stealthy and using their unique physical features. Their thick coats and low, rounded ears help them avoid predators and obstacles.
Credit: Xingchao Zhu / Wildlife Photographer of the Year ZHUXINGCHAO

The resulting image was one of the commendable honorees for this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards. The competition, now in its 60th year, received nearly 60,000 entries from around the world. Winners will be announced on October 8.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is organized by the Natural History Museum, London. The winning photographs will be displayed at the museum from October 11 to June 29, 2025.

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a male and female lion roar at each other as saliva flies in the air
“Stormy Scene”
William Fortescue captures mating lions with a dramatic backdrop of storm clouds.

During the rainy season in Serengeti National Park, William observed and photographed the lions mating. The image reveals details like saliva trails and insects from the male’s mane. Lions synchronize cub births to ensure the survival of the pride. Female lions work together to raise and protect the cubs until they reach adulthood.
Credit: William Fortescue/ Wildlife Photographer of the Year WILL FORTESCUE

thousands of mussels closely together on rocks near water. jagged rocks appear in the background
“Strength in Numbers”
Theo Bosboom captures mussels clinging together to withstand the water’s force. 

Theo showcases the importance of species like mussels, often overlooked, in creating ecosystems. He used a probe lens to capture this image from above. Mussels play a vital role in marine ecosystems by filtering water and maintaining water quality.
Credit: Theo Bosboom / Wildlife Photographer of the Year Theo Bosboom

two peafowls appear in silhouette in a golden haze and break in surrounding trees
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