Spectacular Winning Photos from the 2025 World Nature Photography Awards

Grand Prize & Nature Art Winner: MaruSa PUHEK, Slovenia
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The 2025 World Nature Photography Awards have unveiled 18 breathtaking winning images that celebrate the beauty and fragility of our planet. Maruša Puhek earned the prestigious title of World Nature Photographer of the Year with her powerful image ‘Run,’ a stunning tribute to nature’s dynamism. Each photograph reflects the dedication and vision of talented artists who capture the essence of our world in unforgettable ways.

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Nature Art – Silver: Pandula Bandara, Sri Lanka
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Animal Portraits – Gold: Khaichuin Sim, Malaysia
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Animal Portraits – Silver: Vince Burton, United Kingdom
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Behaviour, Mammals – Gold: Tom Nickels, Finland
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Behaviour, Mammals – Silver: Jonathan Hodgetts, United Kingdom
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Behaviour, Amphibians and Reptiles – Gold: Georgina Steytler, Australia
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Behaviour, Amphibians and Reptiles – Silver: Jules Oldroyd, UK
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Behaviour, Invertebrates – Gold: Niki Colemont, Belgium
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Behaviour, Invertebrates – Silver: Rory j Lewis, United Kingdom
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Behaviour, Birds – Gold: Clive Burns, United Kingdom
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Behaviour, Birds – Silver: Hermis Valiyandiyil, United Arab Emirates
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Plants and Fungi – Gold: Marcio Esteves Cabral, Brazil
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Underwater – Gold: Daniel Flormann, Germany
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Planet Earth’s landscapes and environments – Gold: Jake Mosher, USA
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Black and White – Gold: Paul Goldstein, United Kingdom
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Urban Wildlife – Gold: Benjamin Smail, United Kingdom
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Nature Photojournalism – Gold: Ael Kermarec, Iceland
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