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science3 days ago•203 min saved

Nature’s Wonder Gallery: 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year shortlist announced

CNN reports that 100 wildlife images were shortlisted from more than 65,000 entries from 121 countries for the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year, organized by the Natural History Museum in London. The selections include striking scenes such as a polar bear peering through Arctic sea ice and other remarkable animal moments; the overall winner and category winners will be announced on Oct. 13, with an exhibition opening Oct. 16 and running until July next year.

via CNN|

#conservation #natural-history-museum #polar-bear

environment3 days ago•8 min saved

Shadows and Secrets: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 Shortlist Unveiled

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist, announced ahead of the Oct. 13, 2026 winners, features a diverse set of highly commended images across categories such as Animal Portraits, Behaviour and Urban Wildlife. Highlights include Audun Rikardsen’s Icy Window with a polar bear peering into a seal’s breathing hole, plus works from photographers worldwide across arctic, marine, urban and exotic habitats. The competition, produced by the Natural History Museum in London, culminates in an exhibition opening Oct 16, 2026. The piece underscores wildlife behavior and conservation themes reflected in images ranging from polar bears to city-dwelling animals.

via BBC|

#conservation #environment #nature

environment24 days ago•2 min saved

Soft-Faced Giants: 14 Photos Revealing Polar Bears' Charms as Arctic Ice Shrinks

This photo gallery highlights polar bears—powerful yet charismatic—featuring moments of cub play, mother-cub interactions, and dramatic ice crossings, while underscoring how shrinking Arctic sea ice from climate change reduces hunting grounds and threatens cub survival across regions like Canada, Svalbard, Alaska, and Hudson Bay.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|

#arctic #climate-change #conservation

science2 months ago•16 min saved

Scientists at Work: Award-Winning Photos Reveal Science in Action

Nature's annual Scientists at Work photo contest showcases striking scenes from research—from coral reef incubation chambers measuring oxygen to algal blooms, a fluorescent mosquito study, microbes on a whale shark, and the winning ibises-with-guides image—highlighting the people and ecosystems behind modern science.

via Gizmodo|

#coral-reef #marine-biology #nature-photography

nature5 months ago•2 min saved

Close-Up Encounter: Blue Dragon Nudibranch Feeds on Venomous Prey

A wildlife photographer captured close-up footage of a blue dragon nudibranch feeding on venomous prey near Gran Canaria, showing how it steals venom from victims like Portuguese man o’ war and Velella velella for defense; the scene occurred as winds pushed open-ocean species toward shore, offering a rare, bittersweet glimpse of these open-water creatures during their coastal journey.

via BBC Wildlife Magazine|

#blue-dragon #canary-islands #nature

culture6 months ago•6 min saved

Micro marvels steal the show in 2026 Close-up Photographer of the Year gallery

Guardian’s photo gallery spotlights the 2026 Close-up Photographer of the Year Awards, celebrating macro and micro imagery from around the world. The overall winner is Fractal Forest, showing the inside of a cauliflower soft coral in Lembeh Strait, Indonesia, by Ross Gudgeon, with standout entries across categories such as Intimate Landscape, Ethereal Frogfish, Cribraria Cluster, and Invertebrate Portrait.

via The Guardian|

#close-up-photography #culture #insects

animals6 months ago•67 min saved

Rotting-Head Deer and Playful Lynx Lead Wildlife Photographer of the Year Shortlist

Wildlife Photographer of the Year’s Nuveen People’s Choice Award 2026 shortlist features 24 images, including a sika deer carrying the head of a rival after a fight and a playful lynx; voting is open worldwide and the winner will be announced March 25, with the exhibition at London’s Natural History Museum.

via Live Science|

#animals #natural-history-museum #nuveen-peoples-choice-award

animals6 months ago•59 min saved

Mud Nap Moment: Polar Bear Family Rests Amid Summer Heat Along Hudson Bay

A moody shot by Christopher Paetkau shows a polar bear mother with three cubs napping on mud along Canada’s Hudson Bay coast in the summer heat. The image is shortlisted for Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People’s Choice Award 2026 and highlights how shrinking sea ice from climate change is forcing polar bears to spend more time on land in search of food.

via Live Science|

#animals #canada #climate-change

environment8 months ago•5 min saved

Top Wildlife Photos of 2025

The article highlights the best wildlife photos of 2025, showcasing rare and stunning images of animals worldwide, captured by talented photographers, emphasizing conservation efforts and scientific insights.

via Yahoo|

#brazil #environment #jaguar

technology8 months ago•6 min saved

Sony A7 V Endures Snowstorm Test and Internal Upgrades

The Sony A7 V, an affordable full-frame mirrorless camera, performs impressively in wildlife photography, including challenging conditions like snowstorms, thanks to its fast burst rate, subject detection autofocus, and weather sealing, though it faces some competition and has limitations in low-light sensitivity.

via Digital Camera World|

#autofocus #camera-review #sony-a7-v

science10 months ago•2 min saved

Wildlife Photographer Encounters Mysterious White Animal in Marsh

Wildlife photographer Dennis Jackson encountered and documented a rare leucistic white beaver in Ontario, an unusual sight that surprised even experts, inspiring curiosity and appreciation for these common animals.

via The Dodo|

#leucistic #ontario #rare-animal

nature-and-wildlife10 months ago•7 min saved

Stunning Hyena Portrait Wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year

The article showcases winners from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards across various categories, highlighting stunning images of animals, plants, and ecosystems, and emphasizing the importance of conservation efforts and scientific breakthroughs to protect wildlife and habitats.

via The Guardian|

#animal-behavior #environmental-impact #habitat-loss

science1 year ago•5 min saved

Breakthrough in Medicine and Space: First Pig-to-Human Lung Transplant and SpaceX Test Flight

This week in science features a groundbreaking pig-to-human lung transplant experiment in China, SpaceX's successful Starship test flight after multiple failures, advancements in wearable fiber computing technology, developments in biological age measurement, and stunning wildlife photography highlights.

via Live Science|

#biological-age-clocks #fiber-computing-network #pig-to-human-lung-transplant

environment1 year ago•4 min saved

Stunning Wildlife Photos Highlight Planet's Environmental Challenges

A poignant photo of a sloth clinging to a barbed wire fence in Costa Rica highlights the impact of habitat fragmentation on wildlife, as the species struggles to find trees to cross between due to human development. The image is part of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 competition, which showcases stunning and thought-provoking images of nature and animals worldwide.

via Live Science|

#conservation #costa-rica #environment

environment1 year ago•4 min saved

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025: Stunning Images Reveal a Planet Under Pressure

The 2025 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, organized by the Natural History Museum in London, has selected striking images from over 60,000 entries worldwide, showcasing stories of wildlife resilience and habitat challenges. The winners will be announced at a ceremony on October 14, with an exhibition opening on October 17, featuring 100 powerful photographs that highlight the beauty and fragility of nature.

via Digital Camera World|

#competition #conservation #environment