The Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest received 65,403 entries from 121 countries and territories this year. Here are 16 of the winning photos, which captured striking moments in the lives of animals and fungi around the world. 🔗 on.natgeo.com/gQCcr8
16 Striking Photos From This Year’s Best Wildlife Photographers

16 Striking Photos From This Year’s Best Wildlife Photographers

From a black bear relaxing in a swimming pool to bonnet mushrooms glowing up the night sky, see some of the winning photos from this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest.

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I don't think Nat Geo does that great a job of choosing images. You've never had competition to be fair. I think there are curators now like Evolvewildlife and NHM_WPY who do a better job.

Nov 3, 2026 · 5:12 AM UTC

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