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"Wait! Which Zebra is in front!!!" An image that causes optical illusion making it difficult for the viewer to tell which zebra is in front. Shot in Kenya, I stayed focused on these two as they started coming towards each other. Masai Mara, Kenya. (Photo: Sarosh Lodhi)
"Mafia Boss" This flying squirrel peaked out of the tree and looked like it was sucking on a cigar like a boss. Hokkaido Japan. (Photo: Takashi Kubo)
"The Rock Star" Fan-throated lizards are found only in the Indian subcontinent, where they have evolved under the influence of changing climates. These lizards are colourful and belong to the category of reptiles. Maharashtra State, India. (Photo: Sanjay Patil)
"Gecko fashion model" Spotted during a walk in the Namib Desert, this Namib sand gecko positioned itself perfectly, posing for a portrait worthy of a National Geography cover. Sandwich harbour, Namibia. (Photo: Michela Bordoli)
"Stuck squirrel" When the squirrel entered, he removed his feet from the trunk for a moment, and for that second it looked like he was stuck. Italy, Parco Podere Pantaleone. (Photo: Milko Marchetti)
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"The Speed Skater" Stellers Sea Eagle in the drifting sea ice off Rausu, Hokkaido, Japan. (Photo: Mark Meth-Cohn)
" Shake, ruffle, rattle and roll! In the picture, a white-tailed eagle is ruffling its feathers. The picture was taken with the Nikon Z9's autocapture feature. The camera is placed on top of the sea ice on top of a bag of nuts at the level of the ice. I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this picture. There were more than ten funny poses and expressions in the photo series. White-tailed eagle, Kustavi, Finland.
"Unexpected role swap" Every annoyed and overtired breamfish needs to de-stress by hunting for a bald eagle. Szczecin Lagoon, Poland. (Photo: Przemyslaw Jakubczyk)
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"Hajime!" Hajime is the term used by the referee in Judo to invite opponents to start fighting. Here, the standing polar bear seems to be saying this to the other two, adopting the gesture that referees use when they say this word. Arctic Wildlife Refuge (Alaska - USA). (Photo: Ricordel Philippe)
"Mantis Flamenca" Jose Miguel Gallego Molina was driving back near my town (Pantano el Sitjar) when someone flagged him to stop. He saw this Flemish Mantis and lay on the busy road shielded by his car to capture this photo. Onda, Spain. (Photo: Jose Miguel Gallego Molina)
"I'll tell you a secret" A tiny raccoon whispers a secret to its mother. Germany. (Photo: Jan Piecha)
"Awkward smiley frog" Photographer Kingston TamI says, " I asked this frog (Cyclorana novaehollandiae) to smile for the camera but it seemed a little shy." Queensland, Australia. (Photo: Kingston TamI)
"I am COMING!" A Razorbill attempting a very wobbly landing! Saltee islands. (Photo: Inés Godínez)
"Smiling Elephant Seal" These multi-ton giants fight to keep their harem of females. In the instant of the photo, the animal seems to be smiling... but the reality of the situation is that he fled straight afterwards when the dominant male came along. (Photo: Gabriel Rojo). Southern Elephant Seal; Peninsula Valdes, Chubut Province, Argentina
"Cold shower" This doe had got up on her hind legs to grab some leaves from the tree to eat, but when she got back up on all fours, she suddenly let go of the branch and took a cold shower on the head. France. (Photo: Corentin Revel)
"Otter Guru" Charles Janson was In a kayak and stayed very still while floating by this resting Sea Otter. "It stayed relaxed (you can tell because it is still floating on its back) and kept on grooming its fur. With its peaceful face and upturned paws, it reminded me of a Guru meditating." Elkhorn Slough, California. (Photo: Charles Janson)
"I'm too sexy for my love" Artur Stankiewicz was having lazy mornings and decided to stop by the pool with hippos while in Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe. Some hippos raised their heads in curiosity. (Photo: Artur Stankiewicz0)
"England Cricket's latest secret weapon!' I took this photo of a dancing Verreaux Sifaka in Madagascar. (Photo: Andy Rouse)
"Alright mate back off - this is my bird!" This image was taken in South Georgia showing a male king penguin trying to make a move on a female who has already paired up with her male. This image was highly commended in the 2006 BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Year. King Penguin category. South Georgia, United Kingdom. (Photo: Andy Rouse)
"Holding on for a ride." After a nap, the mother brown bear wanted to go for a walk, but the cubs wanted a free ride. Lake Clark National Park. United States. (Photo: Alexander Fine)
"Hello World" This image shows the happy life of a Red Ant, looking down at the viewer. The photo was taken in a dark forest in The Netherlands last autumn. "I like the tones of this autumn leaf. So warm. It was hard to take this image because of the fast-moving Ant, but with a little help of a flashlight I was able to freeze the motion," says Alex Pansier. The Netherlands. (Photo: Alex Pansier) DM