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Lynx cub licking by Antonio Liebana Navarro, Spain Iberian lynx are one of the world’s most endangered cats due to habitat loss, decreasing food sources, car hits and illegal hunting. But thanks to conservation efforts the species is recovering and can be found in small areas of Portugal and Spain. Antonio captured this image while leading a conservation project based around photography in Peñalajo, Castilla La Mancha, Spain. He knew a family of lynx used this waterhole to drink, so he rigged up a hide close by. Focusing on this cub, he was lucky enough to capture the moment it lifted its head from the water, licked its lips and gazed straight into the camera. Canon EOS R5 + 500mm f4 lens; 1/400 sec at f4; ISO 1600; hide. — Einen tollpatschigen Luchsjungen fotografierte Antonio Liebana in Portugal. In der Nähe einer Wasserstelle, die die Familie zum Trinken nutzte, hatte er seine Kamera aufgebaut und Glück. Selbstvergessen leckte sich der junge Luchs über die Schnauze

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Habitat Dipper Dream Habitat | Winner Marc Humphrey Dipper (Cinclus cinclus) Derbyshire Dales, England Dippers are creatures of habit, and after spending numerous days observing these entertaining birds I was able to discover many of their favoured rocks. I wanted to capture something different, encapsulating the stunning woodland and rushing white water that these birds are so at home in. For this photo I utilised a wide-angle lens, and so as to limit disturbance, I waded into the water, framed up my shot using a tripod, manually focussed on the rock and used a remote shutter whilst sat on the riverbank. To capture the painterly effect in the water, I used a shutter speed of 1/15s.

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Hope in a burned plantation by Jo-Anne McArthur, Canada Jo-Anne flew to Australia in early 2020 to document the stories of animals affected by the devastating bushfires that were sweeping through the states of New South Wales and Victoria. Working exhaustively alongside Animals Australia (an animal protection organisation) she was given access to burn sites, rescues and veterinary missions. This eastern grey kangaroo and her joey pictured near Mallacoota, Victoria, were among the lucky ones. The kangaroo barely took her eyes off Jo-Anne as she walked calmly to the spot where she could get a great photo. She had just enough time to crouch down and press the shutter release before the kangaroo hopped away into the burned eucalyptus plantation. Nikon D4S + Sigma 120–400mm f4.5–5.6 lens; 1/500 sec at f5.6; ISO 2500.

The eagle and the bear by Jeroen Hoekendijk, The Netherlands Black bear cubs will often climb trees, where they wait safely for their mother to return with food. Here, in the depths of the temperate rainforest of Anan in Alaska, this little cub decided to take an afternoon nap on a moss-covered branch under the watchful eye of a juvenile bald eagle. The eagle had been sitting in this pine tree for hours and Jeroen found the situation extraordinary. He quickly set out to capture the scene from eye-level and, with some difficulty and a lot of luck, was able to position himself a bit higher on the hill and take this image as the bear slept on, unaware. Canon EOS 5D Mark III + Sigma 150–600mm f5.0–6.3 lens; 1/320 sec at f6.3; ISO 640.

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Dampfend steigt der Atem eines kleinen Polarfuchses in Spitzbergen in die arktische Luft. Der bekannte Naturfotograf Marco Gaiotti wurde auf das Tier aufmerksam, weil es unaufhörlich nach einem Gefährten in der Nähe rief

Lynx cub licking by Antonio Liebana Navarro, Spain Iberian lynx are one of the world’s most endangered cats due to habitat loss, decreasing food sources, car hits and illegal hunting. But thanks to conservation efforts the species is recovering and can be found in small areas of Portugal and Spain. Antonio captured this image while leading a conservation project based around photography in Peñalajo, Castilla La Mancha, Spain. He knew a family of lynx used this waterhole to drink, so he rigged up a hide close by. Focusing on this cub, he was lucky enough to capture the moment it lifted its head from the water, licked its lips and gazed straight into the camera. Canon EOS R5 + 500mm f4 lens; 1/400 sec at f4; ISO 1600; hide.

Meercats put on a pose by Thomas Peschak, Germany / South Africa This group of meerkats in the Tswalu Kalahari Reserve in South Africa has been habituated to humans for over a decade, and is very relaxed around people. In fact, they mostly completely ignored Thomas’s presence, being way too preoccupied with lounging, hunting, grooming and fighting. He was therefore able to get in close and use a wide angle lens to include the arid savannah and mountains they call home. To capture the meercats features, he applied techniques used for people in a portrait session, and used studio lights to photograph them. Nikon D5 + 16–35mm f4 lens; 1/250 sec at f16; ISO 200, 2x Profoto B1 flash.

The jump by Karl Samitsch, Austria Karl was in the Cairngorms, Scotland, with a friend who took him to a forest where red squirrels were used to being fed. They placed hazelnuts on opposite branches of two trees and Karl then positioned his camera on a tripod between the branches facing the direction a squirrel might jump. Setting his camera to automatic focus, he waited in camouflage gear behind a tree, holding a remote control. After less than an hour, two squirrels appeared. As they leapt between the branches, he used the high-speed burst mode on his camera, and of the 150 frames, four were sharp, and this one perfectly captured the moment. Canon EOS-1D X Mark II + 200–400mm f4 lens + 1.4–560mm converter; 1/1600 sec at f5.6 (-0.3); ISO 3200; remote control cable; Gitzo tripod.

Bonds of love by Peter Delaney, Ireland / South Africa Peter looked on as a herd of elephants closed ranks, pushing their young into the middle of the group for protection. A bull elephant had been trying to separate a newborn calf from its mother. Peter was photographing the herd in Addo Elephant Reserve, South Africa, when the newborn let out a shriek. The herd reacted instantly – blowing loud calls, flapping ears and then surrounding the young and reaching out their trunks for reassurance. Elephants create bonds that last a lifetime, and they can show emotions from love to anger. Peter feels ‘There is something magical and beautiful when you observe elephants – it touches your soul and pulls at your heartstrings.’ Fujifilm X-H1 + XF 200mm lens; 1/5000 sec at f2; ISO 200; handheld.

Dolphin hug by Jaime Rojo, Spain Jaime watched on as Federico Mosquera, a biologist from the Omacha Foundation, Colombia, soothed an Amazon river dolphin. These dolphins are extremely tactile animals and direct contact calms them – keeping them hydrated when out of the water is also extremely important. The team from Omacha and WWF were transporting the dolphin to a temporary veterinarian facility in Puerto Nariño, Colombia, to install a GPS tag in its dorsal fin. The project is part of a broader scientific attempt to understand river dolphin health and migratory patterns. The goal was to tag five individuals, but high waters gave the dolphins a wider roaming range than usual, and the crew struggled, tagging only one during the expedition. Nikon D5 + 24–70mm f2.8 lens; 1/800 sec at f10; ISO 500.

All together by Ly Dang, USA The Clark’s grebes on Ly’s local lake in San Diego, California, USA, hadn’t nested for a few years, and he wasn’t sure if the unusually hot and dry weather they’d been experiencing was to blame. Then in 2017 California had twice its normal annual rainfall. With the lakes full, the grebes started to build nests and lay eggs again. They build floating nests at the edge of shallow water among the reeds or rushes. The chicks hitch a cosy ride on a parent’s back soon after hatching. This picture was taken a few days after a storm which sadly washed away almost all of the grebes nests. Ly had been out on a boat for hours, scanning the surface, looking for grebes and, just as the light was fading, he spotted them, the survivors. Nikon D500 + 600mm f4 lens + 1.4x teleconverter; 1/2000 sec at f5.6; ISO 450; handheld on a small boat.

The ice bear cometh… by Andy Skillen, UK It is a two-hour helicopter ride from the nearest town to this spot on the Fishing Branch River in Yukon, Canada – a location where the river never freezes however cold it gets. The salmon run occurs in the late autumn here and for the grizzly bears of the area this open water offers a final chance to feast before hibernating. It was averaging around -30°C (-22°F) and Andy had been waiting and hoping that one particular female bear would use this log to cross the stream. Eventually she did just that and he got the picture he’d envisioned – her fur, wet from fishing, had frozen into icicles and ‘you could hear them tinkle as she walked past’. Canon EOS 1D X + EF 200–400mm f4 lens with built-in 1.4 extender; 1/250 sec at f5.6, (+0.6 EV), ISO 800; handheld.

Monkey cuddle by Zhang Qiang, China Zhang was visiting China’s Qinling Mountains to observe the behaviour of the Sichuan snub-nosed monkey. The mountains' temperate forests are the endangered monkeys’ only habitat, which in itself is under threat from forest disturbance. Zhang loves to watch the dynamics of the family group – how close and friendly they are to each other. And when it is time to rest, the females and young huddle together for warmth and protection. This image perfectly captures that moment of intimacy. The young monkey’s unmistakable blue face nestled inbetween two females, their striking golden-orange fur dappled in light. Canon EOS 1D X Mark II + EF 800mm f5.6L IS USM lens; 1/400 sec at f6.3; ISO 800; AV model.

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