This most memorable and surprising collection of wildlife imagery reveals the beauty and drama of the natural world, as well as the incredible stories behind the photographs. It showcases all 100 pictures awarded in the 2023 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and contains a huge variety of subjects and styles. Chosen by an international jury from 50,000 submissions, the collection represents the work of photographers from across 27 countries, with images that range from tiny living gems to dramatic and sometimes disturbing vistas. Highlights include unforgettable images of animal behaviour, extraordinary underwater scenes and reportage of our complex relationship with the natural world. Among the most imaginative pictures are those taken by young photographers, from Israel to India, to China and New Zealand. Every image is accompanied by a description of the behaviour on display, the biology involved and the ethical and conservation issues relevant to each of these remarkable scenes.