Andrey Shpatak/Wildlife Photographer of the Year/PA
If 2020 has taught us anything, it’s that looking at photos of animals is a surefire way to cheer us up. And the latest ones do not disappoint.
The Natural History Museum is running its Wildlife Photographer of the Year award, again – and the shortlist has just been revealed.
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People are encouraged to vote for their favourite on the museum’s website by 2pm on February 2, 2021, so you’ve got a bit of time.
From imperious lions to leaping lizards, there are some beautiful (as well as hilarious) shots this year. View the full shortlist on the museum’s website.
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Karine Aigner/Wildlife Photographer of the Yea
(Sam Sloss/Wildlife Photographer of the Year/PA)
(Gary Meredith/Wildlife Photographer of the Year/PA)
(Wim van den Heever/Wildlife Photographer of the Year/PA)
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(Thomas Peschak/Wildlife Photographer of the Year/PA)
(Guillermo Esteves/Wildlife Photographer of the Year/PA)
(Laurent Ballesta/Wildlife Photographer of the Year/PA)
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(Petri Pietilainen/Wildlife Photographer of the Year/PA)
(Mogens Trolle/Wildlife Photographer of the Year/PA)
(Kirsten Luce/Wildlife Photographer of the Year/PA)
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(Joseph Dominic Anthony/Wildlife Photographer of the Year)
(Neil Anderson/Wildlife Photographer of the Year/PA)