The year 2024 has been a remarkable one for wildlife photography, with breathtaking images that capture the beauty, drama, and diversity of the natural world. From intimate close-ups of majestic predators to awe-inspiring shots of birds in flight and heartwarming moments of animal interactions, these award-winning photos showcase the incredible talent of photographers who bring nature’s wonders to life.

Each image tells a unique story, offering a glimpse into the lives of creatures big and small, in habitats ranging from lush jungles to icy tundras. These stunning photos remind us of the importance of preserving the world’s wildlife and inspire a deeper connection to the natural world.

#1. Sony World Photography Awards 2024: Winner – Ian Ford, United Kingdom

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#2. Sony World Photography Awards 2024: Shortlist – Christopher Baker, United States

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#3. British Wildlife Photography Awards 2024: Overall Winner – Ryan Stalker

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#4. British Wildlife Photography Awards 2024: Animal Portraits Winner – Mark Williams

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#5. British Wildlife Photography Awards 2024: Habitat Winner – Daniel Valverde Fernandez

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#6. Monochrome Photography Awards 2024: Winner – Lars Beusker

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#7. Monochrome Photography Awards 2024: 2nd Place – Fenqiang Liu

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#8. Monochrome Photography Awards 2024: 3rd Place – Merche Llobera

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#9. reFocus Color Photography Awards 2024: 1st Place – Bence Máté

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#10. reFocus Color Photography Awards 2024: 2nd Place – Kathy Sergio

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#11. reFocus Color Photography Awards 2024: 3rd Place – Nathan Myhrvold

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#12. reFocus Color Photography Awards 2024: People’s Vote Award – Vicki Santello

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#13. 35 Photography Awards 2024: 1st Place – Hari K Patibanda, India

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#14. 35 Photography Awards 2024: 2nd Place – Jeff C Birmingham, United States

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#15. 35 Photography Awards 2024: 3rd Place – Siddhartha Ghosh, India

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#16. Fine Art Photography Awards 2024: 1st Place – Greg Du Toit

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#17. Fine Art Photography Awards 2024: 2nd Place – Marcello Galleano

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#18. Fine Art Photography Awards 2024: 3rd Place – Jan-Tore Oevrevik

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#19. One Shot Wildlife Photography Awards 2024: 1st Place – Gary Cox

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#20. One Shot Wildlife Photography Awards 2024: 2nd Place – Fenqiang “Frank” Liu

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#21. One Shot Wildlife Photography Awards 2024: 3rd Place – Remuna Beca

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#22. reFocus Black And White Photography Awards 2024: 1st Place – Kyriakos Kaziras

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#23. reFocus Black And White Photography Awards 2024: 2nd Place – Kyriakos Kaziras

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#24. reFocus Black And White Photography Awards 2024: 3rd Place – Kyriakos Kaziras

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#25. Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2024: Finalist – Alexander Fine

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#26. Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2024: Finalist – Alexander Pansier

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#27. Monovisions B&W Photography Awards 2024: 1st Place – Inés Godínez Aguirre de Cárcer

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#28. Monovisions B&W Photography Awards 2024: 2nd Place – Simon Biddie

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#29. Monovisions B&W Photography Awards 2024: 3rd Place – Wolfgang Schmitzberger

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#30. Siena Drone Photography Awards 2024: Winner – Toby Nicol

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#31. Siena Drone Photography Awards 2024: Runner Up – Paul Mckenzie

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#32. Nature’s Best Photography Awards 2024: Winner – Kevin Dooley, USA

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#33. Nature’s Best Photography Awards 2024: Finalist – Krishna Daga, India

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#34. Nature’s Best Photography Awards 2024: Finalist – Keith Bannerman, USA

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography

#35. European Wildlife Photographer of the Year Awards 2024: Winner – Theo Bosboom (NL)

2024 Best Award Winning Wildlife Photography


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