Wildlife Photography

June 30, 2026

Paul Nicklen Shares 30 Years of Incredible Wildlife Photography in New Book

From the curious eyes of a lion cub to a whale’s tail breaching through a stormy sea, Paul Nicklen’s photography immerses viewers not only in rare and extraordinary natural moments, but in the realities of animals’ lives. For over 30 years, the photographer and filmmaker has been documenting the wonders of the natural world in pursuit of conservation and education. Now, he is releasing Reverence, a stunning retrospective, forthcoming from Hemeria in July.

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March 24, 2026

Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards Releases Unseen Outtakes From the Last Year’s Contest

To kick off the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2026 contest, the photo competition just released a series of “never before seen” entries from the 2025 Awards. From a caiman in Brazil “wearing” butterflies as eyelashes to a pair of dancing blue footed bobbies on Galapagos islands, each brilliant outtake captures wild animals during their funniest moments. The organizers of the Awards hope these images will inspire more people to enter this year’s competition.

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January 28, 2026

The Story Behind the Perfectly Unposed Shot of Six Lions Relaxing Together in Tanzania

Arranged in a perfect line atop a dirt mound, six relaxed male lions sit with their legs draped over the grassy crest. Their faces hold a neutral expression, as if they’re taking a break from being ferocious. Some look off in the distance, while a couple look directly at Daniel Dolpire’s camera. The South Africa-based photographer captured this incredible shot in 2012 while in Tanzania.

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October 23, 2025

Funny Finalists of the 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

The world’s funniest photo contest is back with the finalists of its 2025 competition. Each year, the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards makes us smile with silly pictures of animals from around the world. But at the same time, these hilarious photos also remind us of pressing conservation issues that need to be addressed in order to ensure that these animals live long, healthy lives.

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