Skip to content

7 Nature Photo Winners That Show the Quiet Drama of Life

Fish swim in a spiral tower, termites march on a jungle rope, and a baboon walks on a treadmill in these winning shots.

The science journal BMC Ecology and Evolution recently held an image competition to showcase the dramatic diversity of Earth’s ecosystems. From the tiny tragedy of a wasp easting a spider to the anticipation just before a snake strikes, these photos show a range of scenes often never witnessed by humans. Here are the seven contest winners.

Daily Newsletter

Get the best tech, science, and culture news in your inbox daily.

News from the future, delivered to your present.

Please select your desired newsletters and submit your email to upgrade your inbox.

You May Also Like