Get a Sneak Peek of the Winning Images in the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 Contest
A polar bear peers through a looking glass (aka Arctic sea ice) while a butterfly narrowly escapes the sticky tongue of an African bullfrog. These are just two of the incredible images that are finalists in the Natural History Museum’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 competition. The prestigious photo contest has given us a sneak peek at its 100 winning images to kickstart its 62nd year.











































































