Animal and Wildlife Pictures

Nearly 3,000 dogs are competing to win Best in Show at the 142nd annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York.

David Sim Feb 13, 2018

Heartwarming image of Pikin the gorilla resting in the arms of her human companion Appolinaire in the back of a car wins Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award.

David Sim Feb 13, 2018

A panorama photograph of motorbikes in a World War Two shipwreck in the Red Sea has won Underwater Photographer of the Year 2018.

David Sim Feb 12, 2018

The Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition provides a powerful insight into the landscapes, wildlife and nature of the planet, and the adventures to be found on it.

David Sim Jan 23, 2018

Choose one of these 24 stunning animal pictures as the winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People's Choice Award.

David Sim Jan 09, 2018

Flach's new book, Endangered, features over 180 images of remarkable animals such as the mandrill and the Yunnan snub-nosed monkey.

David Sim Jan 03, 2018

Award-winning wildlife, landscape, travel and news photography from around the world.

David Sim Dec 21, 2017

A cheeky monkey, a couple of bears getting frisky, a fox urinating into a golf hole – the year's silliest photography contest has a serious side.

David Sim Dec 20, 2017

Stunning wildlife, aerial, landscape and underwater photos in National Geographic's Nature Photographer of the Year contest.

David Sim Dec 13, 2017

Incredible footage shows large crowd gathering around agitated leopard as a team of animal experts attempt to capture it.

Neil Murphy Nov 16, 2017

Swedish authorities have decided not to put down a a rare white elk that went viral earlier this year.

Neil Murphy Nov 16, 2017

Award-winning photographer and zoologist Axel Gomille pays homage to the subcontinent's overwhelmingly spectacular natural heritage in his book Wild India.

David Sim Nov 03, 2017

The week's best photojournalism, from the battles for Raqqa and Kirkuk, to forest fires in Portugal and Spain and Storm Ophelia's yellow skies over Britain.

David Sim Oct 20, 2017

More photos from 2017 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Brent Stirton's hard-hitting investigation into the crisis caused by a thriving market for rhino horn.

David Sim Oct 19, 2017

The week's best news and sport photos, from California wildfires and Vietnam floods, to the battle for Raqqa, Kenya election protests and Rohingya Muslim refugee crisis.

David Sim Oct 13, 2017

A snarling tiger cub, playful brown bears and a tiny seahorse clinging to a cotton bud are among the beautiful photos on this year's shortlist.

David Sim Sep 12, 2017

Berlin's huge Tiergarten park is crawling with a species of crayfish native to America's Deep South.

David Sim Aug 25, 2017

Warning: Some of these images appear to show animals in distress, and may be upsetting.

David Sim Aug 22, 2017

When 74-year-old widow Khim Hang spotted a calf near her home, she knew it was her reincarnated husband Tol Khut.

David Sim Jul 20, 2017

Sandra Müller's book Dog People features 83 creative portraits that answer the question: "What kind of person would this dog be?"

David Sim Jul 18, 2017

Pugs dressed as superheroes and celebrities stole hearts at PugFest 2017, held at Salford''s MediaCity

David Sim Jul 17, 2017

There are just a few days left to enter the travel photography contest and stand a chance of a winning 10-day trip for two to the Galápagos.

David Sim Jun 28, 2017

Now in its 12th year, the international competition received almost 10,000 entries from 74 different countries around the globe.

David Sim Jun 19, 2017

"We take care of the elephants, and the elephants are taking care of us," says Rimland Lemojong, a Samburu warrior turned elephant caretaker.

David Sim May 26, 2017

World Penguin Day aims is to raise awareness of the plight of some penguins and highlighting the importance of protecting the Antarctic's marine environment.

Alex Wheeler Apr 25, 2017

Wildlife Photographer of the Year: Unforgettable Behaviour is published by the Natural History Museum.

David Sim Apr 07, 2017

Lake Elsinore, Diamond Valley Lake and Chino Hills State Park have all experienced a sudden explosion of wildflowers after dry weather gave way to heavy rain.

Alex Wheeler Mar 17, 2017

The pygmy hippopotamus, the first born at the zoo in seven years, made its first public appearance.

Alex Wheeler Mar 17, 2017

This year marks the 126th anniversary of the world's most prestigious dog show, with competitors travelling from across the globe to take part in the event.

Alex Wheeler Mar 10, 2017

First held in 1891, Crufts is said to be the largest show of its kind in the world, with thousands of dogs taking part each year.

Alex Wheeler Mar 09, 2017