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"The Whale Raft" The misfortune of some brings happiness to others, and for these polar bears, the death of a whale in east Greenland heralded a royal feast. Attracted by the smell, more than sixty ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. Herpetologists study some of the most complex, ...

June 15 was Nature Photography Day, and in celebration of that, the winners of the annual California Academy of Sciences' BigPicture: Natural World Photography Competition were announced. The contest ...

The natural world has long found itself the subject of the photographer’s lens, whether it be majestic landscapes, flora and fauna, or closeups of specific ecosystems. As a medium of both creative ...

The winners and finalists of the The Nature Photography Contest offer a stunning visual journey — sometimes humorous, other times dramatic — through the beauty and fragility of our planet. This second ...

To see the full list of winners and honored images, be sure to visit the Natural Landscape Photography Awards website.

Collected from some of the best-known photography competitions around the world, here are the most captivating nature photos of 2024. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...