Every year, the Natural History Museum in London holds the largest international wildlife photography competition on the planet within the initiative to determine the absolute best photos from hundreds of thousands of contestants across 16 categories, the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards. At last, the winners of the year 2019 have been announced, with Chinese photographer Yongqing Bao taking the crown this year for his image capturing a dramatic battle between a Tibetan fox and a marmot. We showcase the winning image, as well as 21 winners and honorable mentions across categories below for your viewing pleasure.
1. 'The Moment', the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Winner and Behavior - Mammals Winner
Author: Yongqing Bao
Country: China
2. 'Cool Drink', Behavior - Birds, Highly Commended
Author: Diana Rebman
Country: USA
3. 'Portrait Of A Mother', Animal Portraits, Highly Commended
Author: Ingo Arndt
Country: Germany
4. 'Circle Of Life', Black And White, Highly Commended
Author: Alex Mustard
Country: UK
5. 'Snow Landing', Rising Star Portfolio Award, Winner
Author: Jérémie Villet
Country: France
6. 'Snow-Plateau Nomads', Animals In Their Environment, Winner
Author: Shangzhen Fan
Country: China
7. 'Land Of The Eagle', Behavior - Birds, Winner
Author: Audun Rikardsen
Country: Norway
8. 'Cradle Of Life', Wildlife Photographer Portfolio Award, Winner
Author: Stefan Christmann
Country: Germany
9. 'Sky Hole', Earth’s Environments, Highly Commended
Author: Sven Začek
Country: Estonia
10. 'Frozen Moment', Rising Star Portfolio Award, Winner
Author: Jérémie Villet
Country: France
11. 'Lucky Break' Urban Wildlife, Highly Commended
Author: Jason Bantle
Country: Canada
12. 'Creation', Earth’s Environments, Winner
Author: Luis Vilariño
Country: Spain
13. 'The Equal Match', Behavior - Mammals, Joint Winner
Author: Ingo Arndt
Country: Germany
14. 'The Ethereal Drifter', Under Water, Highly Commended
Author: Angel Fitor
Country: Spain
15. 'Big Cat And Dog Spat', Behavior - Mammals, Highly Commended
Author: Peter Haygarth
Country: UK
16. 'The Albatross Cave', Animals In Their Environment, Highly Commended
Author: Thomas P Peschak
Country: Germany/South Africa
17. 'Early Riser', 15-17 Years Old, Winner
Author: Riccardo Marchegiani
Country: Italy
18. 'The Huddle', Wildlife Photographer Portfolio Award, Winner
Author: Stefan Christmann
Country: Germany
19. 'The Challenge', Animals In Their Environment, Highly Commended
Author: Françoise Gervais
Country: Canada
20. 'Pondworld', Behavior - Amphibians And Reptiles, Winner
Author: Manuel Plaickner
Country: Italy
21. 'Snow Exposure', Black And White, Winner
Author: Max Waugh
Country: USA
22. 'Bee Line': Behavior - Invertebrates, Highly Commended
Author: Frank Deschandol
Country: France
