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Once again, tourists are getting too close to bison for photos

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Yellowstone National Park has had to remind visitors once again not to get too close to the wild animals in the park. Many tourists seem to view the bison and other creatures as photo opportunities, with many attempting to get extremely close to the animals. The bid for the perfect selfie or photo is never ending, it seems.

The latest instalment in the Darwin Awards Photography Edition sees a video of a woman within petting distance of a huge bison in Yellowstone National Park. Her friend is nearby taking a photo. Next, the animal gets startled and moves quickly towards the woman, seeming to head butt her with its horns.

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AI cameras help show regeneration of Australian outback after wild fires

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The impact of wildfires on the Australian outback and wildlife was devasting. The 2019-2020 season was particularly bad, causing unprecedented harm and affecting over 3 billion animals. Of course, it takes time for the environment to recover from such an event, and conservationists are monitoring the recovery via AI technology and a network of cameras.

Seven million photos from around 1,100 sensor-activated cameras in eight bushfire-affected areas across Australia were collected and analysed. The project is a collaboration between the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Conservation International, and local land managers.

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Moving photo of fox in its destroyed habitat wins British Wildlife Photography Awards 2023

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The British Wildlife Photography Awards has just published the 2023 winners of its annual contest. This year, the overall winner is a gut-wrenching photo of a red fox moving through a woodland, destroyed to make way for an industrial site.

This year’s competition saw more than 13,000 images, submitted by amateur and professional photographers across Great Britain. Other than Charlie Page, who is this year’s grand prize winner, there are many more category winners and runner-ups showing the diverse wildlife of the isle. Let’s see them and learn more about them.

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Security camera captures raccoon trying to catch falling snowflakes

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After certain weather-related events recently, some of you might be a bit fed up with the concept of snow. But this super-cute video should give a few warm fuzzies even to the most snow-jaded of you.

This home security camera in Washington state managed to capture this adorable footage of a raccoon trying to catch snowflakes.

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Photographer recreates a pond to photograph wildlife during different seasons

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Observing and photographing animals and insects is one of the most calming activities I can think of. For me, it’s a step to feeling more connected to nature and the world around me and understanding the local ecosystem better. And when plants and a bee hotel on my balcony help birds or bees, I feel extra happy.

If you have enough space and time, and you’re willing to invest some effort, you can build a pond of your own and help an entire community of plants, animals, and insects. As a reward, you’ll get to observe as it changes with the seasons, you’ll understand how a closed ecosystem works, and not to mention: you’ll get a chance to take countless splendid photos! This is exactly what photographer Stefano Ianiro did, and he recorded the entire process. And I promise you, this is the most calming video you’ll watch all day.

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Image of a clumsy lion cub wins Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

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The funniest photography competition in the world has announced its winners for 2022. Yes, of course, it’s the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards!

This year, the title of the funniest image was rewarded to Jennifer Hadley for her photo of a clumsy little lion. While cats, both wild and domestic, are known for exquisite reflexes, this one is… well, not so graceful. As always, there are more hilarious shots among category winners, so let’s check them out together and improve this day, shall we?

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Baby elephant photobombs news by ‘kissing’ reporter live on air

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They do say never to work with animals. News reporter Alvin Patterson Kaunda was left collapsed in laughter when a baby elephant stole the show ‘kissing’ him on the lips live on camera.

Kaunda was recording for KBC Television in Kenya and standing close to a herd of elephants. As he spoke about orphaned elephants and the importance of wildlife protection, a young elephant named Kindani kept bumping into him. A true professional, however, Kaunda remained unfazed and continued to speak.

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Dramatic underwater image of hippo family wins European Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022

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The European Wildlife Photographer of the Year has announced its winners for 2022. Every year, the German Society for Nature Photography (GDT) chooses the best photos and selects a winner of this prestigious contest. And this year, the overall winner is Russian photographer Mike Korostelev.

Mike’s image titled Hippo World enthralled the judges, bringing him the first prize in the contest. But there are also category winners and special prize winners, and I’m sure you’ll love them just as much.

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A buffalo charges at a photographer as he gets too close

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What did we say about coming too close to potentially dangerous wild animals just last week? That’s right – we don’t do that. But it looks like some people just won’t listen.

It’s a story as old as the hunger for social media “likes.” Seeing a large buffalo, a man got too close to it with his camera, trying to get that “perfect” shot. But most wild animals are like you and me, they don’t like their personal space being invaded. So, the animal charged, and the entire incident was caught on camera.

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2022 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards finalists will give you a massive serotonin boost

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The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards never fails to make me smile with its selection of winners or finalists. And not just smile, but downright laugh my head off. And this is exactly what happened when I saw this year’s finalists.

The contest has announced the final selection of images, one of which will soon be chosen as the overall winner. And in case you need a serotonin boost for today – look no further! Scroll down and have a good laugh like I did when I first saw this year’s Comedy Wildlife finalists.

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