Spectacular Wildlife-Winning Photos from the 2025 BigPicture Natural World Awards

Winner: “Inside The Pack” by Amit Eshel, Israel

The 2025 BigPicture Natural World Photography Awards have once again spotlighted the majesty of nature through stunning and emotionally resonant imagery.

Hosted by the California Academy of Sciences, this global competition honors conservation photography that captures Earth’s beauty and vulnerability. Among the 14 winning photographs are unforgettable scenes like snow leopards scaling Himalayan cliffs and a tender moment between a mother orangutan and her baby in Borneo. These powerful visuals reflect not only the wonders of wildlife but also the dedication and artistry of the photographers behind them. More than just captivating pictures, the winning entries urge us to protect our planet and deepen our connection to the natural world.

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Finalist: “No Eyes” by Mohammad Murad, Kuwait

Finalist: “Pure Bliss” by Dewold Tromp, South Africa

Finalist: “Exorcism” by Sadie Hine, United States

Finalist: “Forest Walker” by Charlie Wemyss-Dunn, United States

Finalist: “Nightclub” by Sitaram Raul, India

Finalist: “The Hunter In Action” by Lucas Bustamante, Ecuador

Winner: “Leaving The Roost” by Dvir Barkay, United States

Finalist: “Apollo” by Pål Hermansen, Norway

Finalist: “Radiant Dance” by Khurram Khan, United States

Finalist: “Queleas” by Bence Máté, Hungary

Finalist: “Baby On Board” by Doug Gimesy, Australiay

Finalist: “Home on the Leaves” by Minghui Yuan, China

Finalist: “The Smell of Success” by Clay Bolt, United States