Scientists have uncovered three new toad species that have been hiding in plain sight. These hauntingly beautiful tree toads from Tanzania’s Eastern Arc Mountains have an unusual way of reproducing.

Scientists have discovered a group of tree-dwelling toads that give birth to live young rather than laying spawn in water. · Although these toads dwell high in the forests of Tanzania’s Eastern Arc ...

A new report published today by the British Ecological Society and National Trust, with involvement from Natural History Museum, London scientists, makes clear that human wellbeing over the coming ...

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Conveying the essence of a plant or fungus or portraying its importance or role in its environment or its means of survival. Chien Lee (Malaysia) uses a UV torch to reveal the fluorescent world of an ...

Focusing on nature’s occupation or cohabitation in a human-dominated environment, whether capturing the magic of the commonplace or the surprise of the unexpected or normally unseen. Wim van den ...

Communicating the vital role of freshwater ecosystems, from mountain-tops-bogs and peat uplands, rivers and lakes to deltas, floodplains, marshes and mangroves. Images can be powerful through their ...

Reflecting the simple beauty or complex artistry of nature. Images can be in colour or black and white and although may not match the criteria of other categories, they must remain true to nature.

Revealing active behaviour that adds to our understanding of the nature of a species. Quentin Martinez (France) discovers a gathering of lesser tree frogs in a breeding event. In persistent rain, ...

Displaying a selection of the photographer's best work, whether the images focus on a specific subject or represent a particular approach. This body of work should be both original and outstanding.

Displaying a selection of the photographer's best work, whether the images focus on a specific subject or represent a particular approach. This body of work should be both original and outstanding.

Qingrong Yang (China) shows a ladyfish snatching its prey from right under this little egret’s beak. Qingrong was at Yundang Lake near his home, a place he visits regularly to photograph the feeding ...