Wildlife photographer of the year 2026, the winning images
An image of an elephant carrying its deceased calf has been named the overall winner of the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. The contest featured a record-breaking number of entries and awarded prizes across various categories, including urban wildlife, underwater photography, and mammal behavior. Amelie Davis of the United Kingdom won the children under 10 category with a smartphone photo of a buff-tailed bumblebee in Surrey, England, titled "Flight of the Bumblebee."
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- ✓ An image of an elephant carrying its deceased calf won the overall 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year award.
- ✓ The 2026 competition received a record-breaking number of entries.
- ✓ Amelie Davis from the United Kingdom won the children up to age 10 category with a photo called "Flight of the Bumblebee."
- ✓ The winning images spanned categories including mammal behavior, urban wildlife, and underwater photography.
What changed
The overall winner and specific category victors for the 2026 competition were announced.
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Elephant carrying dead calf wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026
An image of an elephant carrying its deceased calf has been named the overall winner of the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. The contest featured a record-breaking number of entries and awarded prizes across various categories, including urban wildlife, underwater photography, and mammal behavior. Amelie Davis of the United Kingdom won the children under 10 category with a smartphone photo of a buff-tailed bumblebee in Surrey, England, titled "Flight of the Bumblebee."
Why it matters
The competition highlights the diversity of the natural world and the necessity of wildlife protection. It recognizes both professional work and youth photography across diverse ecological settings.
What is confirmed
- An image of an elephant carrying its deceased calf won the overall 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year award.
- The 2026 competition received a record-breaking number of entries.
- Amelie Davis from the United Kingdom won the children up to age 10 category with a photo called "Flight of the Bumblebee."
- The winning images spanned categories including mammal behavior, urban wildlife, and underwater photography.
What to watch next
- Publication of the full gallery of all category winners
- Details on the photographer who captured the overall winning elephant image
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