From imperious lions to leaping lizards, there are some stunning shots in the running for the Natural History Museum’s wildlife photographer of the year award.
The selection below highlights some of the images chosen for the final reckoning.
To view a full gallery and vote for your favourite, go to https://www.nhm.ac.uk/wpy/peoples-choice
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