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Acclaimed bird photographer Owen Deutsch and Michael J. Parr, President of the American Bird Conservancy, have joined forces to reveal the incredible bird life of one of the world’s most breathtaking birding regions – the Tropical Andes in South America. Birds of the Tropical Andes, published on 8th July 2025 by Princeton University Press, celebrates the splendour … Read more
Forestry & Land Scotland (FLS) has launched the ‘Protect Scotland’s Wildlife’ campaign, supported by research, to combat the effects of human behaviour on forest ecosystems during the summer months. While Scotland’s natural areas are a valuable resource and support people’s wellbeing, people visiting Scotland’s forests to watch – and photograph – birds and other wildlife … Read more
Visitors to Hampshire looking for Easter wildlife will be spoilt for choice at Marwell Zoo, with offers including an ‘Appy Egg Trail, a special ticket offer and new experience days. The ‘Appy Egg Trail comes free as part of a visit to the zoo and guests just need to download the free Marwell Zoo app to take … Read more
Running until 1st October, a stunning exhibition featuring the wildlife photography of Nesta Wigan has opened at The Osborne Studio Gallery in Belgravia, London. With a Kenyan step family of coffee farmers, Nesta grew up dividing her time between Kenya and the UK, experiencing her first safari in the Maasai Mara National Reserve, aged 10, … Read more
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Laurent Ballesta, a French underwater photographer and biologist, was named the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year for his enigmatic image, Creation, which depicts camouflage groupers spawning in Fakarava, French Polynesia.
If you are looking for activities to make the most of the coast this summer The Wildlife Trusts’ National Marine Week runs until Sunday 8th August and is full of inspiring ideas.
Insect Week – a national campaign set up by the Royal Entomological Society – encourages people of all ages to learn more about the insects in their gardens, parks, and green spaces by celebrating the importance of these industrious creatures. The annual event, which takes place from 21st to 27th June, invites all those taking part to … Read more
The winners of the Luminar Bug Photography Awards 2020, launched this year in association with invertebrate charity, Buglife, have been revealed. Over 5,000 images were submitted from around the globe, competing for a total prize fund of £23,000, with a number of categories including Arachnids, Beetles, Butterflies & Moths, Flies, Bees & Wasps, Aquatic Bugs and … Read more
If you are a budding young photographer and would love the chance to win some amazing prizes in return for your animal snaps why not enter the RSPCA Young Photographer Awards. Open to anyone aged 18 and under, the competition – now in its 30th year – offers a great chance to showcase your talent … Read more
‘Hold Your Gaze’ Donovan Lewis, Blue Planet Aquarium – Winner ‘Work behind the scenes’ Pensive monkeys, endangered frogs, and a close encounter with a shark are among the winning images selected by judges for this year’s British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) photography competition. Open to zoo or aquarium staff and volunteers only, the winning … Read more
A photograph of two mice fighting over crumbs on a tube station platform has been voted the winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 55 LUMIX People’s Choice Award. Station Squabble was captured by wildlife photographer Sam Rowley who waited patiently for five nights on the grubby station floor in order to capture the perfect … Read more
An extraordinary image of a Tibetan fox pouncing on a startled marmot taken in China’s Qilian Mountains has won Yongqing Bao the title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2019. This year’s photographic competition received 48,000 entries from 100 countries, but it was this image of a rarely observed species displaying behaviour that few people … Read more
With Halloween just around the corner, the Discover Animals team has entered the spirit of things and chosen their favourite spooky selections from the Natural History Museum collection. From creepy gifts to frightful toys, we hope you enjoy our pick! Crow Skull Pendant Emulate Victorian Gothic with this striking brass pendant, a macabre piece that adds … Read more
Wildlife photography pulled Paul Williams back from the brink. After years struggling with mental illness, triggered by PTSD while serving as a police officer, Paul discovered the power of photography to improve wellbeing. Finding solace in the natural world, Paul created this enchanting book of beautiful photographs to tell the story of how nature helped … Read more
The Natural History Museum has revealed images from its Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition 2019. A sleeping seal, a zombie beetle and a tragic turtle are just some of the captivating and emotive photographs selected by judges from this year’s entries. Now in its fifty-fifth year, the competition showcases the world’s best nature photography … Read more
A brand new Aquarium dedicated to conserving threatened and extinct-in-the-wild freshwater fish opened at ZSL Whipsnade Zoo this week. Ahead of the launch, award-winning wildlife photographer and BBC Countryfile expert Jack Perks captured some stunning shots of the Zoo’s newest residents. The new Aquarium – the first of its kind in the UK – includes … Read more
ZSL London Zoo has released a series of fascinating thermal images showing the nocturnal goings-on of some of its animal inhabitants after dark. Using a specialist FLIR (Forward Looking Infrared) camera, ZSL’s photographer was able to reveal the unique heat radiation patterns of the animals during the ‘ZSL London Zoo Lodges’ overnight experience. Famous for their … Read more
The RSPB has launched a citizen science photography project to find out more about one of our best-loved seabirds. Puffarazzi is a ground-breaking project which will help scientists learn more about puffins and what they are feeding their chicks, known as pufflings. For this study, the RSPB would like visitors to puffin colonies around the … Read more
Oliver Hellowell is a celebrated young wildlife photographer, and quite rightly so because the images he takes of his passion – birds – are stunning. Oliver’s work is sold around the world, winning awards, TV appearances and praise from other professionals. However, what sets Oliver apart from others is that he has Down Syndrome. Having … Read more
Professional photographer David Lloyd is the winner of the People’s Choice Award at this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. His photograph of a pair of male lions, entitled ‘Bond of Brothers’, saw off competition from more than 45,000 entries. The two adult males, likely brothers, rubbed faces for around 30 seconds before settling down. … Read more
Noor: Queen of Ranthambhore is a beautiful book featuring a collection of over 200 incredible images of one special tigress taken over a four-year period in Rajasthan, India. Internationally acclaimed photographers Andy Rouse and Aditya “Dicky” Singh were united by a passion for tigers and conservation which led them to embark on a journey to … Read more
A national photography competition run by The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) has announced its 2018 winners at a special event hosted by Living Coasts in Torquay. Dozens of entries were submitted to the National Zoo & Aquarium Photo Awards, with shots showing life in a BIAZA collection, work behind the scenes and … Read more
Sussex Wildlife Trust ran a competition this year to find beautiful and awe-inspiring wildlife photographs for their 2018 online calendar. The theme of the competition was The Joy of Nature and judges werre looking for stunning photographs which best captured the wildlife and landscapes of Sussex. The competition closed on the 18th September and the … Read more
A national photography competition run by The British and Irish Association of Zoos and Aquariums (BIAZA) has announced its winners for 2017 at a prestigious awards ceremony hosted by The Deep aquarium in Hull. BIAZA, a conservation, education and scientific wildlife charity representing the zoo and aquarium community in the U.K., opens the photography competition … Read more
Photography, music and wildlife experts have joined together their talents to create a breathtaking combination of eye-catching images, evocative music and knowledgeable insight in the form of a unique book entitled Harmony for Elephants. Harmony for Elephants is a newly-released book with an accompanying album of specially written music. This music, donated to the project … Read more
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