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Iberian Lynx hunting photo wins Wildlife Photographer 2026 The Wildlife Photographer of the year People's Choice Award for 2026 was won by a powerful image of an Iberian young lynx. This photo by Austrian Photographer Josef Stefan, entitled Flying Rodent quickly gained popularity amongst nature enthusiasts worldwide. Stefan captured the photo during a trip of two weeks to Torre de Juan Abad, in Spain's Ciudad Real. He spent days in the hide waiting for a moment that was rare and captivating. A Rare Hunting Moment Captured It appeared with its prey, and started tossing the rodent into the air. The lynx caught the mouse in mid-flight several times, creating an almost surreal and dramatic scene. The lynx was focused for nearly 20 minutes on his unusual behavior. It would stand on its back legs at times and be fully involved in hunting. Stefan said that the movements made the mouse look like it was in flight. When the lynx stopped being interested, it ended in silence. The lynx ate the prey out of view, after carrying it behind a bush. Iberian Lynx - From Near Extinction To Recovery Iberian Lynxes are among the most rare wildcats on the planet. The species was close to extinction in the early 2000s when fewer than one hundred individuals were left. The population of the sandhill crane has grown from a few hundred to more than 2,000 thanks to conservation efforts and reintroduction. The species remains vulnerable despite this. Record Votes and Recognition Globally The competition was a record-breaker, as 85,917 wildlife enthusiasts from around the world voted. Four other images were also named as finalists and received praise along with the winning photograph. The Natural History Museum, London will display all selected images online until the 12th of July 2026. The Finalists' Other Amazing Images Polar Bear Family Relaxing Christopher Paetkau's touching image of a mother and her three cubs resting along the Hudson Bay coastline was captured by photographer Christopher Paetkau. Polar bears are struggling to hunt as the sea ice is shrinking, but some have shown signs of adaptation. The Flamingos of an Industrial Landscape Alexandre Brisson captured lesser flamingos under the power lines in Walvis Bay at sunset. The contrast of nature with industry was enhanced by two birds in flight. Bear Cubs on the Road Will Nicholls caught two cubs playing together in Jasper National Park (Canada). These moments are very rare as the mothers tend to hide their cubs. Deer's Hardy Survival Story Kohei Ngira captured a dramatic scene of the sika deer carrying a rival's head after an argument in Japan. This animal was left to survive the winter on its own. Photographing Wildlife That Tells A Story The images show both the beauty of the natural world and its harsh realities. The photographs offer a look into the world of the wild animals, and their challenges.
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Iberian Lynx hunting photo wins Wildlife Photographer 2026

The Wildlife Photographer of the year People's Choice Award for 2026 was…

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