A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist
Photographers worldwide await the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 contest.
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What is the Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest?
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest is an annual competition that recognizes the best wildlife photography from around the world.
Who are the finalists for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026?
The finalists include photographers who captured images of a nosy polar bear, a lucky squirrel, a butterfly's narrow escape, a leopard's clumsy maneuver, and an unlikely friendship.
When will the winners of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 be announced?
The winners have not yet been announced.
Where it stands
The shortlist has been released, featuring a nosy polar bear, a lucky squirrel, and a butterfly's narrow escape. The contest showcases extraordinary images from around the world, including a leopard's clumsy maneuver and an unlikely friendship.
The BBC, New Scientist, ITVX, Digital Camera World, and PetaPixel have all published previews of the shortlisted photographs. The shortlist includes a variety of captivating moments captured in nature, from dramatic encounters to serene landscapes.
The open question is which of these stunning images will be crowned the winner.
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- Nature Photo Awards 2026: 50 Spectacular Photos That Show Animals In Their Wildest Moments Bored Panda · 11h ago
- First look at Wildlife Photographer of Year 2026: Peeping polar bears to bullfrog’s near miss The Independent · 11h ago
- Wildlife Photographer of Year contest reveals preview of winning shots Surrey Comet · 11h ago
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year reveals sneak peek of exceptional photographs from record-breaking year of competition entries Natural History Museum · 11h ago
- First look at Wildlife Photographer of the Year entries Daily Mirror · 11h ago
- Bears and bugs in focus: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 The Telegraph · 11h ago
- A first look at Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 The Times · 11h ago
- See the stunning contenders for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year New Scientist · 11h ago
- Wildlife Photographer of Year contest unveils preview of winning shots ITVX · 11h ago
- From an unlikely friendship to a leopard’s clumsy maneuver: the world’s leading wildlife photography competition reveals a sneak peek of this year's extraordinary images Digital Camera World · 11h ago
- Butterfly’s Narrow Escape Among Wildlife Photographer of the Year Finalists PetaPixel · 11h ago
- A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist BBC · 11h ago
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