Wildlife Photographer of the Year Whittles More than 65,000 Entries to the Top 100
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More than 65,000 images from photographers across 121 countries were submitted for this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest. After a rigorous selection process, 100 images were chosen for the shortlist, highlighting the beauty and complexity of the natural world. The winning images showcase a range of subjects and themes, including animal behavior, portraits, and photojournalism.
One image, Ernest Porter's "Mutual Friends," depicts an oxpecker cleaning a rhino's bill while on its back, capturing the unique inter-species relationship. Another image, Vegard Byrkjeland Aasen's "Lifted to the Surface," shows an orca supporting a calf in cold Norwegian waters, emphasizing the parent's care for its young. Pietro Rojas' photojournalism work, "The Show Goes On," features a brown bear performing in a circus, highlighting the negative effects of human interference on wild animals.
Many of the images depict animals in their natural habitats, such as a polar bear seen through ice from a seal's perspective. The top images emphasize the importance of protecting wildlife and their environments. Winners will be announced on October 13, and the exhibition runs from October 16 to July 11, 2027, at London's Natural History Museum.
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