https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-2026-the-winning-imagesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-2026-the-winning-imageshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-2026-the-winning-images#u129904Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:46:45 +0000An 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 mattersThe competition highlights the diversity of the natural world and the necessity of w