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At Serengeti National Park in Tanzania, a caracal chomps on its lunch of fresh flamingo. With an icy stare and pep in its step, the big cat skips away with the lifeless bird. This is the scene photographer Dennis Stogsdill witnessed, and his image of the encounter earned top honors at the 2025 Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards in the “Behaviour: Mammals” category.
A record-breaking 60,636 entries from 113 countries and territories were submitted to this year’s contest, now in its 61st year.
South African wildlife photographer Wim van den Heever earned the prestigious title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 for his striking image, **“Ghost Town Visitor”** (seen below).
“**This image is an eerie juxtaposition of the wild reclaiming human civilisation,”** jury member Akanksha Sood Singh said.
“**The image is haunting yet mesmerising because the solitary hyena takes centre stage as a symbol of resilience amid the decay. This picture is a multi-layered story of loss, resilience and the natural world’s silent triumph, making it an unforgettable piece of wildlife and conservation photography.**”
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London.
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