A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist

The polar bear image taken by Audun Rikardsen was among the 'highly commended' entries in this year's competition.

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A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist

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These images of nature in action are just some of the highly commended shots in the running for the prestigious nature photography award

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BBC Published 25 August 2026

A nosy polar bear and a lucky squirrel: Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2026 shortlist

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See the stunning contenders for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year

These images of nature in action are just some of the highly commended shots in the running for the prestigious nature photography award

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