Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 Winners Announced

• Federico Veronesi won the overall Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 for his image of an elephant carrying a dead calf.
• James Lewin won the Animals in their Environment category using an infrared converted Nikon Z7 II camera.
• The winning photographs will be exhibited at the Natural History Museum in London from 16 October 2026 until July 2027.
• The competition showcased a range of topics from underwater to urban wildlife and photojournalism to mammal behavior.
• The exhibition will feature a selection of the winning images from the competition.