wildlife photography Archives

Whales’ unique “bubble-net feeding” wins 2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year

Sep 10, 2024 Dunja Đuđić

A breathtaking drone image of humpback whales engaged in “bubble-net feeding” has won the 2024 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year competition. Captured by…

Lessons from a shark-shooting photographer

Sep 2, 2024 Alex Baker

Amos Nachoum is a renowned wildlife photographer known for his extraordinary work capturing the raw beauty and power of the world’s largest and most elusive…

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024 shares nature’s greatest hits in Highly Commended images

Aug 29, 2024 Dunja Đuđić

The Natural History Museum in London has unveiled the extraordinary Highly Commended images of the 60th Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Among the captivating…

These impressive photos are the finalists of the 2024 Ocean Photographer of the Year

Aug 15, 2024 Alex Baker

Judges have sifted through thousands of stunning images to select this year’s finalists for the Ocean Photographer of the Year award. The final images include…

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This Instagram filter warns you when you’re too close to wild animals

Aug 7, 2024 Dunja Đuđić

The age of the selfie has brought with it a surge in wildlife encounters gone wrong. Driven by a desire for the perfect shot, many…

Sea lions wearing cameras are helping scientists map the seabed

Aug 7, 2024 Alex Baker

Scientists are equipping Australian sea lions with cameras and sensors to help map the floor of the sea bed and help conservation efforts of the…

Watch: Rare Canada lynx “poses” for a trail camera

Aug 5, 2024 Dunja Đuđić

We just love it when animals strike a pose (okay, humans too). A rare Canada lynx was recently caught on camera posing better than some…

A harrowing video has emerged showing a wildfire camera meeting its fiery end as it captured the relentless advance of the Park Fire, currently the largest blaze raging in California. The fire, which has consumed over 350,000 acres as of Sunday, has forced evacuations and destroyed 134 structures, including the wildfire camera tower. Authorities believe the fire was intentionally ignited last Wednesday when a suspect allegedly pushed a burning vehicle into a dry gully. The blaze has grown exponentially due to dry conditions and strong winds, becoming one of the largest on record in the state. At approximately 563 square miles, it's nearly half the size of Rhode Island and twelve times larger than San Francisco. A time-lapse video from AlertCalifornia, a public safety program, provides a chilling account of the fire's rapid approach. The camera, located on a wildfire observation tower, captures the flames' relentless advance until the tower itself is engulfed. "Time-lapse video of the rapid growth of the Park in Butte County, California on July 24, 2024 captured a UC San Diego ALERTCalifornia camera. As of 9 p.m. PT the Richardson Springs camera is offline and we do not know its status. Additional camera views are available on our website," AlertCalifornia reports. Despite the loss of the camera, AlertCalifornia's network of over 1,080 cameras and sensors continues to provide crucial data for wildfire response and research. The organization emphasizes the importance of this technology in understanding the complex impacts of wildfires, including post-fire hazards like debris flows and flooding. As firefighters battle to contain the Park Fire, the incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges posed by wildfires and the critical role of technology in monitoring and responding to these disasters.

Wildlife camera captures its own death by California’s massive Park Fire

Jul 30, 2024 Dunja Đuđić

A harrowing video has emerged showing a wildfire camera meeting its fiery end as it captured the relentless advance of the Park Fire, currently the…

Scientists set up cameras in a 2000-strong rattlesnake pit

Jul 17, 2024 Alex Baker

Scientists recently installed a webcam inside a Colorado rattlesnake den with up to 2,000 snakes living inside. Theresearchers hope to shed light on these misunderstood…

Spanish tourists trampled to death after getting too close to elephants for a photo

Jul 10, 2024 Dunja Đuđić

A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday at Pilanesberg National Park in South Africa. A 43-year-old Spanish tourist lost his life after exiting his vehicle to…