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Zebra Shark (Stegostoma tigrinum) also known in Thailand as Leopard Shark at Bida pinnacle in Andaman Sea, one of dive sites near Phi Phi island in Krabi, Thailand
“A single camera deployment can reveal something entirely unexpected.” Researchers dropped a camera in the ocean for an hour – and caught footage of a rare shark

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

SHARKS Researchers with National Geographic have captured footage that proves an endangered shark also visits Samoan waters

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Tiger Swallowtail butterfly flying against a defocused background
Researchers filmed butterflies at over 1,000 frames per second. The results suggest butterfly wings aren’t just pretty; they’re optical illusions

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

SCIENCE Researchers shot butterflies taking off in super slo-mo and found the patterned wings may actually be an optical illusion to make predators miss

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Woodpigeon with beak open in what was called an 'unflattering' pose
After a unique viral photo, nature photographer tells us how the "surreal experience" of being blocked on social media was hilarious – and we think he has a point!

By Adam Juniper Published

News Carl Bovis gave an exclusive response to DCW after his photo went viral – becoming known as an 'offensive pigeon'. No, really...

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The tail of a humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) is pictured in the Abrolhos Archipelago, Bahia State, Brazil on August 19, 2026.
“Incredible moment” humpback whale spotted by cameraman off Welsh coast – “There have been only a couple of sightings” in the last few years, he says

By Alan Palazon Published

News British cinematographer Dan Abbott was aboard a scuba diving vessel when the ocean giant, rarely seen in Welsh waters, drifted by, spouting a plume of water from its blowhole

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Olive ridley turtle hatchlings (Lepidochelys olivacea) swim out to the open sea upon their release at the Bajulmati Sea Turtle Conservation Area (BSTC) in Bajulmati Beach, Malang, East Java, Indonesia, on July 22, 2026
Beachgoers called for help for an injured sea turtle. Instead, authorities found the first-ever sea turtle nest on the West Coast. Photos prove the rare sighting isn’t a one-time thing

By Hillary K. Grigonis Published

TURTLES A photo analysis shows that at least two different sea turtles have built nests on California beaches, the “first-ever recorded natural nesting for any sea turtle species on the US West Coast.”

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A Tilcayo tiger cat (Leopardus tilcayo) is seen at the Senda Verde wildlife sanctuary in Bolivia's Yungas region, near Coroico, Bolivia, on September 22, 2026.
Photography is at the heart of remarkable discovery of a new cat species – even if it was science that delivered the definitive proof

By Mike Harris Published

News Photography kickstarted a decade-long investigation into a little wild cat that would turn out to be a zoological marvel

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Risso's dolphin with octopus attached to dorsal fin
Photographer captures octopus riding rarely seen dolphin, provides valuable evidence for ongoing research

By Mike Harris Last updated

News Citizen scientist photographs incredible encounter with a Risso’s dolphin and an octopus just off the coast of Devon

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Gentoo Penguin striding along beach on New Island, Falklands
An English photographer bought a ravaged, wind-lashed Falklands island in 1972 to give it a second chance. Now, as Argentina and Britain argue over the archipelago once again, millions of seabirds continue to benefit from his remarkable vision

By Tom May Published

Feature New Island's remarkable recovery offers a counterpoint to the saber-rattling around it

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Mike Harris holding OM System M.Zuiko 150-400mm f/4.5 TC1.25x IS PRO at Slimbridge Wetland Centre
If you’re buying a wildlife camera, don’t ignore the ergonomics

By Mike Harris Published

A camera isn’t suitable for wildlife photography if it’s uncomfortable when using long lenses

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A extreme close-up of two young downy eagle owl chicks nestled together, one squawking with its beak wide open to reveal a pink mouth while the other rests with its eyes closed
This bird's fearsome, wide-open beak looks like it's picking a fight – but actually it's just a chick asking for food

By Tom May Published

NEWS Philipp Egger spent years returning to the same nest, working unseen, until he captured this dramatic shot.

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