25 breathtaking images shortlisted for Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2024

The shortlist for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2024 has been announced, and now it’s time for you to vote for your favourite image.

This year’s selection of 25 stunning photographs was chosen from 59,228 entries. The shortlist includes Ian Wood's remarkable shot of an ambling Eurasian badger appearing to glance up at badger graffiti on a quiet road in St Leonards-on-Sea, England.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London. Explore the gallery and cast your vote.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2024 shortlist

Aaron Baggenstos, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Aaron Baggenstos/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Arvind Ramamurthy, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Arvind Ramamurthy/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Bence Máté, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Bence Máté/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Brad Leue, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Brad Leue/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Carlo D’Aurizio, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Carlo D’Aurizio/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Christian Brinkmann, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Christian Brinkmann/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

David Northall, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — David Northall/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Devon Pradhuman, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Devon Pradhuman/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Erlend Haarberg, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Erlend Haarberg/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Francisco Negroni, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Francisco Negroni/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Ian Wood, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Ian Wood/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Ivan Ivanek, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Ivan Ivanek/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Jess Findlay, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Jess Findlay/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Jose Fragozo, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Jose Fragozo/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Mark Williams, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Mark Williams/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Michael Forsberg, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Michael Forsberg/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Michel d’Oultremont, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Michel d’Oultremont/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Noam Kortler, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Noam Kortler/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Nora Milligan, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Nora Milligan/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Piotr Naskrecki, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Piotr Naskrecki/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Samuel Bloch, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Samuel Bloch/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Savannah Rose/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Sue Flood, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Sue Flood/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Vincent Premel, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Vincent Premel/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Willie Burger van Schalkwyk, Wildlife Photographer of the Year — Willie Burger van Schalkwyk/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Voting closes at 14:00 GMT on Wednesday 29 January 2025. To find out more about each photo and to cast your vote, visit www.nhm.ac.uk/wpy/peoples-choice

Main image: Ian Wood/Wildlife Photographer of the Year

25 breathtaking images shortlisted for Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2024

Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award 2024 shortlist

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