An walrus (O. rosmarus) happy lying on a slipway in North Yorkshire, England. The shot of the walrus—dubbed “Thor”—was taken at 2:28am local time, and was the runner-up in the “Urban Wildlife” category.
Governments can make it harder to get around internet restrictions, but eliminating the workarounds is another matter entirely.
The annual competition captures perfectly timed moments that reveal the playful, unpredictable, and downright hilarious side of animals.
Celebrate the beauty of nature—and the science that teaches us about it—with winning photography from the researchers themselves.
The 2026 Ocean Photographer of the Year highlight the hidden lives of sea creatures navigating a rapidly changing habitat.
Other winners of the ocean life photo contest include penguins in Beatles formation, crabby-looking dolphins, and cuttlefish abstaining from a death match to win over the girl.
From fluorescent mosquitoes to scientists swimming alongside whale sharks, Nature's annual photo contest offers a rare look at science in action.
