A dramatic stand-off between a lion and a cobra. An eye-level look at a pack of Arctic wolves. A lone Asian elephant wading through a landfill in Sri Lanka.

The Natural History Museum in London has released a sneak peek at the top photos in its annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, now in its 61st year. Judges will choose from a record-breaking 60,636 entries this year, judged anonymously by an international panel of experts in photography, filmmaking, science and conservation .

The top 100 photos will be showcased in an exhibition at the Natural History Museum, London, starting in October.

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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025

Here’s a look at some of the top submissions for this year’s competition: Ima

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