"Captivating Images: Winners of Nature and BMC Ecology and Evolution Photo Contests Showcase Zombie-Ant Fungi, Dinosaur Embryos, and More"

The winners of the BMC Ecology and Evolution image competition have been announced, showcasing stunning images that celebrate the wonders of nature and the intersection of art and science. The overall winner, Cornelia Sattler, captured an image of the invasive orange pore fungus, highlighting the potential threats it poses to Australian ecosystems. Other winning images include a sustainable beekeeping project for chimpanzees, a fungus parasitizing a zombie-ant fungus, and an embryonic hadrosauroid dinosaur developing within an egg. The competition aims to promote the understanding and appreciation of the natural world.