An action shot capturing a swarm of western toad tadpoles swimming amid towering plants in an underwater world in British Columbia, Canada, has been crowed the best image in this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year award.
The annual competition run by London’s Natural History Museum received a record number of entries this year, amid a growing appreciation for wildlife. Winners were announced this week, with Canadian photographer Shane Gross taking top honours.
“The jury was captivated by the mix of light, energy and connectivity between the environment and the tadpoles,” said Kathy Moran, chair of the judging panel. “We were equally excited by the addition of a new species to the Wildlife Photographer of the Year archive.”
