Uncover the shortlisted photographs for The Wildlife Photography Awards 2026

The Wildlife Photography Awards 2026 from BBC Wildlife, in partnership with the Guyana Tourism Authority, gave one fortunate winner the prospect to win an unforgettable journey to the wild fantastic thing about Guyana, South America’s hidden gem for nature lovers.

Following a preliminary judging spherical from the BBC Wildlife editorial group, the shortlists for every of the 5 classes – Portraits, Behaviour, Plants and Fungi, Camera Phone, and Environment – underwent a public voting spherical to determine the winners.

You can nonetheless view the complete shortlist under

Portraits

The judges had been searching for putting poses that reveal the character of an animal (particular person or group).

Behaviour

The judges had been searching for photos that showcase fascinating or thrilling behaviour (particular person or group).

Plants and fungi

The judges had been searching for photographs celebrating the magical uniqueness of crops and/or fungi (particular person or group).

Camera telephone

The judges had been searching for artistic photographs of the pure world taken utilizing a smartphone.

Environment

The judges had been searching for photographs that seize the environment of a wild or altering panorama.

BBC Wildlife champions moral wildlife images that prioritises the welfare of animals and the atmosphere.

See the winners

All winners had been introduced on discoverwildlife.com on 20 May 2026 and within the July 2026 difficulty of BBC Wildlife journal.

From the 5 class winners, the general champion was chosen by unbiased wildlife photographer, Andy Parkinson and the BBC Wildlife editorial group.

BBC Wildlife Magazine‘s Wildlife Photography Awards 2026 had been sponsored by the Guyana Tourism Authority.

Terms and situations

Promoter: Our Media Limited, an organization registered in England and Wales (firm quantity 05715415).

The general prize is an eight-night package deal vacation for one winner to Guyana, South America. Includes return flights from London Heathrow airport, lodging, and itinerary. Winner should maintain a sound passport and have applicable journey insurance coverage. Prize excludes: Travel to and from London Heathrow airport, spending cash, alcoholic drinks, journey insurance coverage, visas, objects of non-public nature, ATOL/ABTA Protection. Specific journey dates are topic to availability on the time of bookin

For full phrases and situation, see www.discoverwildlife.com/wildlifephotography-awards2026-terms-and-conditions