Here are 10 stunning shortlisted images for Wildlife Photographer of the Year:
s,” says Dr Tim Littlewood, Director of Science at the Natural History Museum and member of the judging panel. “But there has never been a more important time for audiences all over the world to experience their work in our inspiring and impactful exhibition. Photography has a unique ability to spark conversation, debate and even action. We hope this year's exhibition will empower people to think differently about our planet and our critical role in its future.
An ever-adaptable raccoon pokes her bandit-masked face out of a 1970s Ford Pinto on a deserted farm in Saskatchewan, Canada. Spreading inside the weevil while it was alive, the parasitic fungus had taken control of its muscles and compelled it to climb. When it was at a suitable height for the fungus, the weevil held fast to the stem.
They also play with their prey, as in this instance, with the leopard seal pursuing the penguin for more than 15 minutes before finally catching and eating it.PHOTO: Thomas P Peschak, Germany/South Africa- Wildlife Photographer of the Year But in the 1970s, a young whale approached a fisherman who dared to reach out and touch it. The trust between whales and humans grew and today many females actively encourage their calves to interact with people.
Hugging its flippers tightly to its body, the Weddell seal closed its eyes and appeared to fall into a deep sleep. Lying on “fast ice” off Larsen Harbour, South Georgia, it was relatively safe from its predators – killer whales and leopard seals – and so could completely relax and digest.
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