In pics: Breathtaking images from wildlife photographer of the year 2022
The big buzz
US photographer Karine Aigner got close to the action as a group of bees competed to mate. "The big buzz" was captured in South Texas.
Under Antarctic ice
Underwater photographer and biologist Laurent Ballesta took below-zero dives beneath Antarctica's frozen floor for "Under Antarctic ice," giving a glimpse of the diversity of life.
House of bears
"House of bears" by Dmitry Kokh shows a haunting scene of polar bears shrouded in fog at the long-deserted settlement on Kolyuchin Island in Russia.
Heavenly flamingos
Japanese photographer Junji Takasago captured this dream-like scene, called "Heavenly flamingos," in Bolivia. Photographed high in the Andes, Salar de Uyuni is the world's largest salt pan and home to a large lithium mine.
Shooting star
Tony Wu watches the electrifying reproductive dance of a giant sea star. "Shooting star" was taken in Kinko Bay, Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
Ndakasi's passing
"Ndakasi's passing" by Brent Stirton shows the closing chapter of the story of a much-loved mountain gorilla in the Senkwekwe Center, Virunga National Park, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Puff perfect
A male Canary Islands houbara raises his plume to perform impressive courtship displays. José Juan Hernández Martinez shot this moment in Spain, calling it "Puff perfect."
The great cliff chase
"The great cliff chase" by Anand Nambiar snaps a glimpse into the life of a snow leopard in India charging a herd of ibex toward the edge of the cliff at the Kibber Wildlife Sanctuary.
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