This week's best wildlife photographs from around the world capture remarkable moments, from a clever orangutan using a canopy bridge to a dramatic whale rescue operation.
Orangutan Makes Historic Crossing
For the first time, a critically endangered Sumatran orangutan has been filmed using a canopy bridge to cross a public road in North Sumatra, Indonesia. In 2024, conservationists built the bridge high over the Lagan-Pagindar road, which provides an essential route for local people but became a barrier for animals. It took two years for an orangutan to build up the courage to cross, to cries of delight from those involved in the project.
Great Egret in Breeding Plumage
A great egret shows off its full breeding plumage in a mating ritual from the top of its nest in a bird rookery in St Augustine, Florida, US. Great egrets were once nearly driven to extinction by the plume trade, when their feathers were prized for fashion.
Green Frog Inflates Vocal Sacs
A green frog inflates its vocal sacs as it croaks to attract a mate and assert its territory in a pond in La Barben, southeastern France.
Puffins Return to Farne Islands
Puffins on the Farne Islands in Northumberland, UK. The National Trust has reopened Inner Farne for visitors to enjoy the annual spectacle of seabirds returning to breed.
Whale Rescue Operation in Germany
Timmy the humpback whale inside his 'travel cot' – a barge full of water that will travel from Timmendorfer Strand, Germany, to the North Sea, where, if Timmy is well enough, he will be released. The rescue operation, which has captivated onlookers, is proving controversial.
Grasshopper Mimics Leaf
A slant-faced grasshopper perfects its imitation of a leaf in a garden in Assam, India.
Robin Chirps in Spring Sunshine
A robin chirps away in the spring sunshine by Lough Neagh, County Armagh, UK.
Peacock Displays at Paris Park
A peacock spreads its tail-feathers at the Parc Floral de Paris, Vincennes, France.
Starling Rides on Cow
A starling perches on the back of a cow in Aceh province, Indonesia. Starlings often hitch a ride on cattle to peck at the lice that live in their pelts. It's a mutual relationship that benefits both species: the starlings get food, while the cows are rid of the itchy pests.
Monkey Climbs Power Cables
A monkey climbs on overhead electric power cables on a street in Ajmer, India.
Canada Goose Gosling Enjoys Spring
A Canada goose gosling enjoys the spring sunshine on a lake near Moreton, Essex, UK.
Stork Flies Over Nest
A stork flies over its nest on a power pole in fields near Frankfurt, Germany. These nests can be more than two metres wide.
Père David's Deer Population Grows
Père David's deer at Shishou Milu Deer national nature reserve in China's Hubei Province. After years of efforts by protectors, the population of deer at the reserve reached 2,901 by the end of 2025.
Sideband Snail Crosses Road
A sideband snail crosses a gravel road near Elkton in rural southwestern Oregon, US. One of the Pacific Northwest's largest native land snails, it can travel at a rate of about one metre an hour at a steady crawl.
Wild Horses on Turkish Plateau
Wild horses roam across the green plains of Eynif plateau in Antalya, Turkey.
Hippo in Escobar's Former Estate
A hippo wallows in a lagoon in the Hacienda Napoles park, once the private estate of the late drug kingpin Pablo Escobar, near Puerto Triunfo, Colombia.
Burrowing Owl Ruffles Feathers
A burrowing owl ruffles its feathers in Davie, Florida, US. These owls are known to scatter animal dung around their burrow entrances to attract dung beetles, a favourite snack.
One-Horned Rhino Drinks
An endangered one-horned rhino has a drink in Chitwan national park, Nepal.
Mute Swan Sits on Nest
A mute swan sits on a nest in Warrington, UK.
Tibetan Antelopes Roam Reserve
Tibetan antelopes roam at the Chang Tang national nature reserve, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region.
Seal Surfaces in Harbour
A seal surfaces in Fraserburgh Harbour, north of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK.
Squirrel Adjusts Camera
A squirrel adjusts the camera to capture its best side in a park in Moscow, Russia.
