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‘Flying Rodent’ secured the highest spot in opposition to twenty-three different shortlisted images, all chosen from 60,636 entries from 113 nations and territories, along with the 100 successful photos introduced in October 2025. The photos had been chosen by a world judging panel of pictures, wildlife, conservation and science specialists, in addition to the Natural History Museum, London.
Josef was delighted when the chance arose to spend two weeks observing lynx from a cover at Torre de Juan Abad, Ciudad Real, Spain. His successful picture depicts a younger lynx playfully throwing a rodent into the air earlier than killing and devouring it, which is widespread behaviour for the species. The complete recreation lasted 20 minutes earlier than the lynx obtained bored, then taking the rodent behind a bush to eat it.
The 4 ‘highly commended’ photos that additionally impressed wildlife lovers throughout the globe embrace a gaggle of flamingos standing out in opposition to a stark industrial backdrop of energy traces in in Walvis Bay, Namibia, by Alexandre Brisson and a mom polar bear and her three cubs pausing peacefully in the summertime warmth on the Hudson Bay coast, Canada, by Christopher Paetkau.
Also extremely recommended are Will Nicholls’ picture of a silhouetted pair of younger bear cubs rearing up and play-fighting in the midst of a quiet highway in Jasper National Park, Canada, and Kohei Nagira’s {photograph} of a sika deer carrying the interlocked severed head of a rival male that had died after their battle.
Josef Stefan, winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Nuveen People’s Choice Award 2026, says: “The journey to take this image was more than just another photographic adventure, it was the pursuit of a dream that had been with me for years: encountering the Iberian lynx, one of the rarest and most endangered wild cats in the world. In the early 2000s, this species was on the brink of extinction. Today, there are now over 2,000 thanks to consistent conservation efforts. The Iberian lynx is a living symbol of hope, showing what can happen when we take responsibility, act consciously and focus our attention where it’s most needed. Winning this award and being able to platform this message is the highlight of my 30 years as a nature photographer.”
Dr Douglas Gurr, Director of the Natural History Museum, London, says: “It’s been wonderful to see all the votes coming in to choose the photograph set for display in our flagship exhibition here at the Natural History Museum. Whether showcasing fascinating behaviour or platforming a powerful story, this year’s selection of images was truly exceptional. Thank you to everyone who voted!”
The winner and 4 runners-up will likely be showcased on the voting screens within the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition on the Natural History Museum, London, till the exhibition closes on Sunday 12 July 2026. ‘Flying Rodent’ may even be featured on the gallery wall alongside the successful photos in the principle competitors.
Our Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is supported by Lead Corporate Sponsor, Nuveen.
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Adult tickets from £18.00*, concession tickets £14.40*, and baby tickets £9*. Off-peak Adult tickets from £15.50, off-peak concession ticket £12.40, and off-peak baby ticket £7.75 (*Prices excluding non-obligatory Gift Aid donation to the Museum)
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About Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Now in its sixty-first yr, Wildlife Photographer of the Year is the Natural History Museum, London’s, world platform for the world’s greatest nature pictures and wildlife photojournalism. Our annual competitors, receiving over 60,000 entries, is open to photographers of all ages, nationalities and expertise ranges.
With our touring exhibition and outreach actions participating thousands and thousands across the globe yearly, we invite ever extra folks to have a good time and advocate for the pure world. This yr, we’re touring throughout the UK and internationally to Australia, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates, with extra places to be confirmed.
About the Natural History Museum, London
The Natural History Museum is a world-leading scientific analysis centre and the UK’s primary customer attraction.
We are welcoming greater than 7 million folks to our blockbuster exhibitions, galleries and gardens and our 400 scientists are discovering options to the planetary emergency – from reversing biodiversity loss to resourcing the inexperienced economic system.
With over 80 million specimens, spanning 4.5 billion years, the breadth and depth of the Museum’s assortment make it an important of its type on the planet.
Through our NHM150 marketing campaign, we’re elevating a further £150 million to remodel our iconic constructing and meet our mission of making over 100 million advocates for the planet by 2031 – the Museum’s one hundred and fiftieth anniversary.
About Nuveen
Nuveen is a world funding chief, managing $1.4T(1) in private and non-private belongings for purchasers around the globe. With broad experience throughout revenue and alternate options, we put money into the expansion of companies, actual property, infrastructure, and pure capital, offering purchasers with the reliability, entry, and foresight distinctive to our 125+ yr heritage(2). Our prevailing perspective on the long run drives our ambition to innovate and adapt our enterprise to the altering wants of buyers — all to pursue lasting efficiency for our purchasers, our communities, and our world economic system.
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(2) Nuveen traces its historical past to 1898 when the corporate started underwriting municipal bonds, and TIAA was based in 1918.
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