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South African photographer wins prize

South African Wim van den Heever won the top prize at the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 in London for an image of a brown hyena.

by Mark Priestley

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Prof Mark Priestley

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Some stunning photos here
www.nhm.ac.uk/wpy/gallery?...

Gallery | Wildlife Photographer of the Year | Natural History Museum

Browse the WPY winning images in our immersive gallery. Use the filter tab to customise your search

www.nhm.ac.uk

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by Trevor A. Branch

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Trevor A. Branch

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My favorite exhibit, at the Natural History Museum. Perfect for 10 hour layovers via Heathrow.

David Shiffman, Ph.D. 🦈 @whysharksmatter.bsky.social · 15h

Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards – in pictures

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year is an annual competition hosted by the Natural History Museum in London, which awards top honours in various categories for outstanding photography

www.theguardian.com

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards – in pictures

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year is an annual competition hosted by the Natural History Museum in London, which awards top honours in various categories for outstanding photography

www.theguardian.com

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Der Spiegel

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025: These are the winners

A big cat with a successful hunt, carnivorous disco plants, and hungry seagulls: photographers captured breathtaking moments of nature. The best were awarded at the Wildlife Photographer Award. A selection.

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Der Spiegel

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025: These are the winning photos

A big cat with a successful hunt, carnivorous disco plants, and hungry seagulls: photographers captured breathtaking moments of nature. The best were recognized at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards. A selection.

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