Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners showcased in new collection

Summary

The Atlantic has published a collection of winning and honored images from the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, selected from more than 65,000 submissions from 121 countries and territories. This follows earlier reports that a photograph of an elephant carrying a dead calf won the overall prize and that the winning images would be exhibited at London’s Natural History Museum from October 16, 2026, until July 2027.

Timeline

1. The Atlantic

   15 Oct 2026, 16:35 UTCSource ↗

   The Atlantic presents a selection of this year’s winning and honored images, chosen from more than 65,000 submissions from 121 countries and territories.