Nature is astounding, and it continually impresses us with sheer tenacity, survival, and beauty. The long-running Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition exemplifies this, with some stunning selections. Managed by the managed by the Natural History Museum in London, the contest is in its 55th year. Below are a collection of cute, fierce, and authentic images that show animals in their elements. Via Earther:
Image: Jason Bantle, Canada
Image: Ralf Schneider
Image: Peter Haygarth, UK
Image: Frank Deschandol
Image: by Fabien Michenet, France
Image: Matthew Ware, USA
Image: by Eduardo Del Álamo, Spain
Image: Thomas P Peschak, Germany/South Africa
Image: Carlos Pérez Naval, Spain
Image: Adrian Hirschi, Switzerland
Image: Diana Rebman, USA
Image: Alex Mustard, UK
