Wildlife Photographer of the Year Portfolio 36

Full of beauty and drama, the front cover photo is an intriguing taster of what’s coming up in this portfolio. The stunning image of white rhinos kicking up dust was taken by Federico Veronesi and is among the 100 pictures awarded in the sixty-second Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, announced in October 2026.

Inside you’ll find a rich variety of subjects, from wild regions, remarkable behaviour and portraits of creatures you may never have seen before, to coverage of ethical and environmental issues. All of this adds context to the background stories – not just about how the pictures were made and the equipment used but also details of the subjects and why the photographers chose them.