Photography
Devouring prey alive and biting off a mate’s head – these 9 praying mantis photos are jaw-dropping
When it strikes, the praying mantis moves with explosive speed...
Adorable seal pups among 15 spectacular images from Underwater Photographer of the Year awards
Matty Smith’s photo of abandoned southern elephant seal pups takes the top prize
Power and majesty of bald eagles revealed in 16 staggering photos
Spectacular images of bald eagles – from the snowy mountains of Alaska to the dramatic inlets of the Canadian coast.
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"A memory that will live with me forever." Extraordinary white whale image wins World Nature Photographer of the Year
The incredible winning image was taken by Jono Allen in the Vava’u, Tonga – an area where many humpback whales migrate
Astonishing power and resilience of hippos revealed in 16 incredible photos
Dramatic images of hippopotamuses – from the muddy banks of the Luangwa River in Zambia to Botswana's vast Okavango Delta.
“I had to walk slowly to minimise the flow of blood and the subsequent venom travelling through my body.”
Wildlife photographer Louis Guillot talks spider bites, ant stings and flash-flood drama
9 mind-blowing photos of animals entombed in amber
Astonishing images of amber-enveloped spiders, flies and lizards.
9 brutal photos of the world’s most powerful bird that can rip monkeys and sloths from branches
These incredible images reveal the power and brutality of this extraordinary eagle
10 epic photos of the most monumental trees on Earth
Astonishing images of some of the world's largest trees, from towering giant sequoias and coastal redwoods to colossal cedars and statuesque baobabs.
Ghostly scorpion among 23 mind-blowing images from Close-up Photographer of the Year
Discover the hidden worlds of dazzling beetles, jumping spiders, tropical corals and drifting squid.
Rare tiger caught on camera trap among 24 incredible photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Awards
A snoozing sloth, dolphin superpod and young pangolin are all celebrated in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People’s Choice Award 2026
Extraordinary underwater photos of the fastest hunter in the ocean
Sailfish can reach speeds of almost 70mph and grow up to 3.4m long – these images of them hunting are utterly breathtaking.
10 jaw-dropping eagle moments captured in photos and film that reveal the brutal hunting behaviour of this powerful bird of prey
Discover the raw power of this striking bird, as well as the fierce clashes it will endure to ensure a meal
Crocodile under attack among 27 stunning images from the Capturing Ecology photo awards
Incredibly rare panthers, patient crocodiles and deadly vipers all celebrated by the world's oldest ecological society.
11 epic photos of the heaviest snake on Earth
Green anacondas can grow to almost 9m in length and weigh more than 250kg – that's about the weight of a male grizzly bear.
“Lying for more than three hours in freezing water left me close to hypothermic.” A wildlife photographer on capturing the perfect shot
Wildlife photographer Richard Birchett on magical merlins, wily coyotes and charging deer
“We were literally running for our lives. If one of us had tripped, there’s nothing we would have been able to do.”
Wildlife photographer Axel Gomille on sprinting elephants and collecting movie characters
“I was almost bulldozed by a humpback whale on New Year’s Day.”
Underwater photographer Kate Vylet on tumbling in surfgrass and dodging humpback whales
“It was a terrifying moment but I can laugh about it now!” A wildlife photographer shares his most epic fail
Jon A Juarez on foxes in the city and sand in the camera
Stunning alligator photos show power and beauty of these incredible predators
Remarkable images of American alligators – from the rivers of Florida to the swamps of Louisiana.
“I had to spend the entire night in a foetal position under some tree roots.”
Biologist and photographer Chien Lee on shrew loos, rogue drones and being rained out of bed
“Fighting tunnel vision, dizziness and an elevated heart rate, I stumbled back down the trail and narrowly avoided passing out.”
Conservation photographer Devon Matthews on adventures with arachnids and tripod mishaps
“I nearly lost my dive watch and a glove while ‘holding hands’ with an octopus in this way.”
Conservation photojournalist Justin Gilligan on giant spider crabs and holding hands with an octopus
“I once worked at an elevation of more than 5,000m in Bolivia and it was very difficult to breathe, eat and sleep.”
Renato Granieri talks chimps, penguins and high altitudes
