Wildlife Photographer of the Year

The longest-running and most prestigious nature photography competition and exhibition, run by @NHM_London. Explore our online gallery:

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This image of a red kite in the Chilterns, UK, highlights a positive conservation story. Red kites were reintroduced to the UK following centuries of persecution, which has today led to the species flourishing in the area.

See more #WPY: https://t.co/2BBL5iomg2

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It’s International Polar Bear Day! 🐻‍❄️

Coinciding with the period when mothers and cubs are snuggled up in their snow dens, Polar Bear Day focuses on the need to protect denning families.

Learn more about the challenges they face:
https://t.co/w2XaPZpjTZ

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This photograph symbolises the diversity of the ecosystem in one of Europe’s most important wetlands, Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, France.🦩

Book your ticket to see #WPY60’s Jan Leßmann and Hermann Hirsch’s image ‘Dewdrop Flamingo’ in person:
https://t.co/DKvXN9cxMF

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In 1992, André Bärtschi was crowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year for this beautiful image of red and green macaws in Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru.

See more in our online gallery: https://t.co/8EnjYOkBJW

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✨ It’s #WPY61 judging week! ✨

This week the jury are whittling down over 6,000 longlisted images to just the winning 100!

Join us over on Instagram for behind-the-scenes sneak peeks: https://t.co/KAU4PqUGPS

📷 #WPYAlumni Jamie Thom

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#WPYAlumni Michael 'Nick' Nichols came across black-maned lions C-Boy and Hildur hunkered down in the rain. 🦁

The two male lions once controlled a superior territory in Tanzania's Serengeti National Park.

Explore more wildlife images online:
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Ever wondered what it’s like to be the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year?

Next week, our expert panel of judges will choose #WPY61. To mark the occasion, we’re delighted to share some words of wisdom and insight from our most recent champion, Alexis Tinker-Tsavalas.

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An unlucky mouse! 🐭

#WPY60’s Darya Ostapenko watched a red fox as it chased a mouse through the snow-dusted grass.

Book your ticket now to see our 100 awarded images in person:
https://t.co/fxscgpSWT4

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In 2022, #WPYAlumni Karine Aigner became the 5th woman to win the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition! 👑

Explore our online gallery to discover more past winners:
https://t.co/E27wE6uic1

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Each year, millions of monarch butterflies make one of the most extraordinary insect migrations on Earth. 🦋

Jaime Rojo has documented them for more than two decades. He’s witnessed their decline but also the inspiring work to save them.

Read more: https://t.co/CWpsZnefet

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“Lamandau Wildlife Reserve in Borneo is a special place close to my heart and such a positive conservation success story.” 🦧

Find out more with this week’s Instagram guest Ian Wood, our #WPYPeoplesChoice Award winner: https://t.co/BZDdOprBTF

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We’re thrilled to share that we received a record-breaking 60,363 entries to #WPY61!

Our judges have been busy whittling the photographs down to just over 6,000. Next week, they’ll meet to choose their winning 100.

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#DidYouKnow that today is #WorldWhaleDay? 🐳

Sadly, today whales face increasing challenges including climate change, pollution, and fishing and boating accidents.

Learn more about the challenges these marine mammals face: https://t.co/2dtDRNTj8M

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This incredible photograph of an Amazon river dolphin by Thomas Peschak is part of his winning portfolio in #WPY60.

Did you know that the exhibition is touring internationally?

Check-out our full list of venues: https://t.co/P9Na7efMYL

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Happy Valentine’s Day! 🥰

Our natural world is full of tender loving moments, as well as unique mating rituals and flamboyant courtship displays. ❤️

Explore romantic scenes from the animal kingdom in our #WPYAlumni gallery: https://t.co/ALNkabhwyD

📷 Brittany Crossman

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Have you seen our range of prints for sale in the #WPY shop?

One of the photographs available is this ‘Stormy Scene’ by William Fortescue.

Visit the #WPY shop now to grab your print: https://t.co/UB58B0TUVB

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In 2023, #WPYAlumni Rachel Bigsby won our Natural Artistry category in #WPY59. Today, Rachel has been announced as an Ambassador for @RSPBEngland.

See more impactful stories from our photographers: https://t.co/SfGBVbMnBT

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For our guest series this week, we’re taking you behind-the-scenes to meet the wonderful people who work at #WPY. We asked our colleagues to choose a #WPYAlumni image that they’ve been inspired by over the years.

Join us over on Instagram for more: https://t.co/lrQNBkdk0j

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#WPYAlumni and renowned conservationist Robert Irwin (@RobertIrwin) won the 2020 #WPYPeoplesChoice Award with his powerful image, ‘Bushfire’.

See more alumni images in our gallery: https://t.co/DDNhEzxvYI

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A double lenticular cloud illuminated at nightfall by lava emitted from the Villarrica volcano, Chile. 🌋

‘Earth and Sky’ by Francisco Negroni has been Highly Commended in our #WPYPeoplesChoice Award! ✨

If you love this, grab your own print:
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