Vincent Premel, Concert in the Forest. All images the photographers, courtesy of Wildlife Photographer of the Year, shared with permissionHelp Choose the Winner of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year Peoples Choice AwardJanuary 10, 2025NaturePhotographyGrace EbertThe Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest received nearly 60,000 from 117 countries for its 2024 competition, an immense pool from which judges choose just 100 finalists. To bring the public into the selection process, the Natural History Museum, which develops and produces the annual event, has launched the Peoples Choice Award.Twenty-five stunning images are eligible for votes and capture a wide range of biological happenings around the globe. In Botswana, David Northall came upon an overly tenacious honey badger determined to snack on a porcupine despite the spiny creatures pointed attack. And in Bhigwan, India, Arvind Ramamurthy stumbled upon five wolvesa species with dwindling numbers given human encroachmentplaying in a lush meadow.The contest is open through January 29, so check out all 25 photos and cast your vote on the museums website.David Northall, SpikedPiotr Naskrecki, Snuffling SengiNora Milligan, Curious Connection Ian Wood, No AccessFrancisco Negroni, Earth and SkyArvind Ramamurthy, Wolf Pack Bence Mt, Annoying NeighbourNoam Kortler, Drifting DinnerWillie Burger van Schalkwyk, The Brave GeckoNext article