On a high mountain ridge in the rugged Himalayas of Ladakh, India, a camera trap captures a snow leopard (Panthera uncia) marking the highest point of a rock with its cheek pheromones. This behavior acts as a logbook, allowing other leopards to track the movements of this elusive...
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On Ellesmere Island, in the heart of the Canadian Arctic, lies one of the last wild and untouched corners of the Earth, a refuge of pure nature where few have the chance to make direct contact with wildlife. In this remote place, a pack of white Arctic wolves slowly approached Am...
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An extraordinary and intense natural scene that captures a unique moment: a diamondback water snake (Nerodia rhombifer) found in humid environments such as rivers and lakes, feeding on amphibians and fish, while preying on an American bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) one of the...
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Yundang Lake is an extraordinary natural and ecological place, an environment that tells stories of interactions between egrets and fish, both large and small, every day. In this delicate game of survival, an egret quickly seizes the opportunity to snatch a small fish from the mo...
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A magical and intimate moment in a mysterious forest. The father great grey owl swoops down with food and delivers it to the mother, who then descends to the forest floor to pass it to their only chick of the season. Thanks to its ability to fly silently through dense forests, th...
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Adam closely monitored this badger sett, which had numerous entrances, with the main one shifting both annually and seasonally, following the natural rhythms of the environment. During spring, the active entrance provided him with an extraordinary opportunity: to capture a family...
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A Crab-eating Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) swimming at the Phi Phi Islands. These primates, known for their remarkable adaptability, have found a perfect balance in coastal environments, where they often venture into the water for various purposes, including transportation, food...
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A female puma (Puma concolor), chasing a group of guanacos (Lama guanicoe), moves swiftly across the snow-covered mountainous terrain. Guanacos, known for their social and coordinated nature, live in small groups consisting of one male, several females, and their offspring. The p...
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A group of lions had killed an eland the day before, and by early the next morning they had already left the scene. Around the carcass, about fifteen black-backed jackals were fiercely fighting for their share, each waiting for its turn to take a bite.
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A pond in the woods, discovered on a walk, revealed thousands of tadpoles where common and marsh frogs had previously mated. Their bubbles covered the water’s surface around them like a frame, forming an enchanting natural scene.
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Bruno, a critically endangered black rhinoceros, is captured peacefully resting under a rainbow. This moment embodies resilience and hope, becoming a powerful symbol of the triumph of conservation efforts. Once hunted to the brink of extinction, Kenya’s black rhinos, thanks to pr...
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A rare encounter with an unusually large litter of six Pallas’s cat kittens. These small, stocky felines, with round faces, thick coats, and bushy tails, are well-adapted to the rocky landscapes of Central Asia and are known for their elusive nature. Amit set up a blind nearby an...
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Alpine choughs are exceptional fliers. By skillfully maneuvering their tails and wings, they can master any wind. This shot, captured with a wide-angle lens, shows a chough in mid-dive, set against the panoramic backdrop of the Alps.
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While following the movements of a leopard, Pruthvi anticipated its path by carefully placing a camera trap inside a rural house in India and blending it perfectly with the surroundings. This enabled him to capture an intimate moment that highlights the leopard’s ability to coexi...
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Two Nubian ibexes face off on a cliff in the Zin Desert, rising on their hind legs. This rare scene captures a moment of struggle between two adult males at the peak of their strength, where the brutality of the fight merges with the wild beauty of the desert. After 15 minutes of...
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Every autumn, thousands of birds of different species stop in the Barycz Valley—the largest pond complex in Europe—to rest and regain energy before continuing their migration. This long-exposure photograph shows a mute swan standing still while the wings of hundreds of black-head...
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During a hike in Corcovado National Park, a sudden sound from the dense vegetation revealed the presence of a cougar resting in a dried out riverbed, well hidden behind the branches seeking shade in the oppressive heat of Costa Rica's dry season.
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A brown bear launches into a creek in Katmai National Park to try to catch one of the many sockeye salmon spawning in large numbers—a scene observed from atop a cliff. Each August, large concentrations of brown bears gather along rivers and creeks, waiting for the annual salmon r...
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In 2020, Yanru traveled to a small town in the Arctic to photograph polar bears in extreme ice and snow conditions. Polar bears have thick layers of fat and dense fur that allow them to adapt perfectly to cold environments. In this world of ice and snow, she showed great patience...
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One fox sibling playfully wraps its tail around the other, reminiscent of a scarf. Seeing such endearing behavior in wild animals may inspire people not to wear fur, because, as an intelligent species, we should question why we would take the life of another creature for our own...
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A leopard captured amidst the dense sal forests on the outskirts of Corbett Tiger Reserve in India. A DSLR camera trap was placed next to this log after meticulous planning, with the idea of getting an image of a leopard the moment it stepped down from the log.
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This photograph captures a crowned caiman, partially submerged in a crystal-clear river, surrounded by leaves and twigs. In the background, a school of corimba fish swims through the submerged vegetation, creating a vivid display of aquatic biodiversity. The caiman lies in wait,...
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Despite being well adapted, Dall's sheep are facing uncertainty in the subarctic mountains they call home. Recent population surveys across much of their range have shown significant declines. Climatic conditions in the North are changing rapidly, especially during winter and at...
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The critically endangered Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae) is very rare subspecies of tiger native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra. This picture was taken in March 2024 during Vladimir's long-term project. As far as he knows, there was only one high-resolution photo...
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An endless muddy network appears at the start of November, when the rains have already started in the Busanga plains after a long dry season. This is the time of mud—a paradise for the hippos—and the ideal moment to observe the view from above by drone.
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The image was taken during a late evening safari, where Hira tried to take advantage of the light and dust to create a more artistic photograph. It was very challenging to anticipate the animal emerging from the darkness. After shooting many images, he was able to get a few good...
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