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Norwegian photographer captures a polar bear staring through a seal’s breathing hole in the Arctic ice Audun Rikardsen’s photograph, titled 'A Seal’s Nightmare,' won Image of the Year at the 2026 OurNature Photo & Video Awards National Geographic

To help their young grow fast, the hunt can’t stop for a moment. National Geographic

A big yawn and a little grooming—Bolivia's newest wild cat species seems blissfully unaware of its internet fame. Known as the tilcayo, this small feline is the only known member of its species. Its sudden popularity has surprised researchers, who hope the attention will help them learn more about the animal and ways to protect it in the wild. National Geographic

Nap time😴 National Geographic

Bad hair day? Never heard of her ✨😆 Marmosets often give birth to twins, which is unusual among primates! 🐒🐒 National Geographic

Flamingoes are famous for their bright pink plumage, but what causes it? Turns out, it could be really good algae soup 🦩 National Geographic

A lizard deftly jumped to catch a fly near the lion🦁 National Geographic

He jumps, grabs her muzzle, tries to nibble her ear… and does it all over again! This little Polar Bear seems to have endless energy. His mother shows remarkable patience, even if some of her reactions seem to say, "That's enough now!" A lively, almost humorous scene revealing another side of these powerful Arctic predators. Because even Polar Bear mothers have to deal with the joys… and occasional exhaustion of motherhood!💕 National Geographic

There's nothing quite as magical as a forest filled with fireflies. National Geographic

He wandered off mid-nap 🦩 she wasn’t having it National Geographic

Mama walks through the tall grass, looking around like "we are the bosses here.." The love in this is too much🥰 National Geographic

In the heart of the African wilderness, every moment tells a story. Nature is beautiful, unpredictable, and full of surprises. 🌍❤️ National Geographic

"Soup season" has a completely different meaning for a caterpillar. National Geographic

Journey beneath the waves and meet some of the residents that make the Great Barrier Reef such a biodiverse ecosystem. 🪸 National Geographic

Up a pine. Strong, sustained winds can make the cubs uneasy and like heavy rain, they will ride it out in a comforting/comfortable tree. National Geographic

Porcupines are fascinating rodents recognised by the sharp quills covering their bodies, which serve as an important defence against predators. Despite their intimidating appearance, they are generally shy animals that prefer to avoid confrontation. When threatened, they rely on their quills for protection rather than actively seeking to attack. Mostly active at night, porcupines forage for food such as bark, leaves, roots, and other plant material. Baby porcupines, known as porcupettes, are bo…

A leopard crab (aka calico crab). Aren't they beautiful? 🤩 National Geographic

Nature’s Master Carpenter at Work! 🌳 National Geographic

This Is NOT A Wolf 🐺 It isn't a fox, and it isn't a true wolf. The Maned Wolf is the tallest wild canid on Earth, a solitary night hunter whose diet is about half fruit. But its strangest trait is something you'd notice long before you ever saw it. National Geographic

Seal in the Sun 🦭 National Geographic