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Wildlife Photographer of the Year will be announced tonight at the Natural History Museum, London with the embargo lifting at, 23.30 BST Tuesday 10 October. Please ensure the photographers are credited clearly and appropriately, and that the high-res versions of the images are reserved only for print use. Please also credit the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and note that it is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum. It is imperative that these images are only used in the context of the competition and exhibition. The ancient mariner by Laurent Ballesta, France Winner, Portfolio Award ‘The golden horseshoe’ A tri-spine horseshoe crab moves slowly over the mud. Its golden protective carapace hides 12 appendages. Above the horseshoe crab, a trio of juvenile golden trevallies are poised to dart down for edible morsels ploughed up by its passage. Technical details: Nikon D5 + 13mm f2.

Incredible photograph 100 million years in the making

Magical moments from land, sea and air unite in the world’s very best of nature photography as Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023 is announced.

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Unsettling new pics from the Israel, Hamas conflict

Among the death and destruction, a miracle emerged as a rescuer pulled a six-month-old baby from the rubble caused by an air strike in the Gaza Strip. See more incredible images of war here. WARNING: GRAPHIC

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Moment before brave surfer pulled off monster wave

Beekeepers risk their lives in Nepal, athletes get caught at their best – and worst – moments, and randy monkeys get busy in India. These are the winners of the Siena International Photo Awards.

This aerial photo taken on September 21, 2023 shows people walking on a beach covered with the plant Suaeda salsa, also known as seepweed or sea-blite, which can turn red in autumn in Yingkou, in China's northeastern Liaoning province. (Photo by AFP) / China OUT

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Bizarre ‘salsa’ plant turns beach incredible shade

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Who's who at Taronga Zoo - Special Project. Brigs the Golden-tailed gecko. Picture: Toby Zerna

Who’s Who in the Zoo: Wild portraits of Sydney animals

GALLERY: These extraordinary images by photographer Toby Zerna are simply unlike anything ever seen before, taking you up-close and personal with Sydney’s stunning animals.

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PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 15: A firefighter is seen fighting the flames at Notre-Dame Cathedral April 15, 2019 in Paris, France. A fire broke out on Monday afternoon and quickly spread across the building, collapsing the spire. The cause is yet unknown but officials said it was possibly linked to ongoing renovation work. (Photo by Pierre Suu/Getty Images)

Fire rips through Notre Dame cathedral: in pictures

A fire has torn through Paris’ iconic Notre Dame Cathedral on April 15, 2019.

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PARIS, FRANCE - APRIL 15: (EDITOR'S NOTE: Re-transmission with alternate crop) Flames and smoke are seen billowing from the roof at Notre-Dame Cathedral on April 15, 2019 in Paris, France. A fire broke out on Monday afternoon and quickly spread across the building, collapsing the spire. The cause is yet unknown but officials said it was possibly linked to ongoing renovation work. (Photo by Veronique de Viguerie/Getty Images)

Notre-Dame fire photos shock the world

GALLERY: The iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral in central Paris has been engulfed in a catastrophic fire, sending flames and huge clouds of grey smoke billowing into the sky as tourists and Parisian locals look on.

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Notre Dame Cathedral: Photos before fire

The iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in the heart of Paris is ablaze as thousands of bystanders watch the 850-year-old landmark burn.

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CRICKET - 6.1.08 - 2nd Test - Day 5 - Australia v India at the SCG. Australia celebrate victory. Michael Clarke taking the final of Ishant Sharma. . pic. Phil Hillyard

Cricket Photo of the Year: The 10 best iconic pictures by Phil Hillyard

GALLERY: Having just won the Wisden-MCC Cricket Photograph of the Year Competition, Daily Telegraph photographer Phil Hillyard takes us across the pitch and down memory lane to show us what it was like to be behind the lens for some of his most iconic cricket photos.

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