The Week in Wildlife: A Leopard, a Fox, a Coyote, and More
This week's best wildlife photographs from around the world capture moments of beauty, drama, and survival. From a Sri Lankan leopard keeping watch in Yala National Park to a lucky fox cub rescued in London, these images offer a glimpse into the lives of animals across the globe.
Leopard on the Lookout
A Sri Lankan leopard perches on a tree branch in Yala National Park, Sri Lanka, scanning its surroundings. The park is known for its high density of leopards, making it a prime destination for wildlife enthusiasts.
Rescued Fox Cub
In Feltham, UK, a fox cub had a narrow escape after getting its head stuck in a rat bait box. The inquisitive cub likely became trapped while scavenging for food. It was freed and is now being cared for by the Fox Project, where it has bonded with another juvenile. The pair will be released when they are old enough for natural dispersal.
Flamingos in the Camargue
Greater flamingos gather at the Pont de Gau ornithological park in the Camargue region of southern France. The park allows visitors to observe flamingos and other birds in their natural habitat. The Camargue, already a UNESCO biosphere reserve, is seeking World Heritage recognition through a renewed initiative.
Coyote in Pacific Palisades
A coyote scavenges in the still-abandoned Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles, USA, more than 16 months after forest fires devastated the area. The image highlights the resilience of wildlife in urban environments.
Bison Calf in Yellowstone
A bison calf follows an adult across a road in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA. Affectionately known as “red dogs,” bison calves are typically born in April or May. Yellowstone is one of the last nearly intact large temperate ecosystems, featuring over 10,000 hydrothermal sites and about 500 geysers—roughly half the world's total. It is the only place in the US where bison have roamed continuously since prehistoric times.
Bee-eaters in Turkey
Bee-eaters continue their migration in Bursa, Turkey. Feeding on soft-winged insects during the day, they frequent the Karacabey floodplain, an area known for its rich biodiversity.
Orphaned Martens
Two baby martens, known as kits, whose mother was killed in a traffic accident, are being cared for by wildlife authorities in Bingöl, Turkey. The kits are fed and looked after until they can survive on their own.
Seagull Catching Crab
A seagull catches a crab in the Baltic Sea near the island of Fehmarn, Germany. The image captures the predator-prey dynamics of coastal ecosystems.
Wild Elephant in Assam
A wild elephant arrives at a paddy field in search of food in the Nagaon district of Assam, India. Two people have died in separate incidents involving wild elephants in the area, as human-elephant conflict rises due to habitat loss.
Butterfly Emergence in Yunnan
A large number of butterflies emerge from their chrysalises in Honghe Valley, Yunnan Province, southern China. The valley is famous for its massive butterfly display each late spring.
Wild Boar in Warsaw
Wild boar piglets graze in a private housing area of Warsaw, Poland. The presence of wild boar in urban areas highlights the encroachment of cities on natural habitats.
Record-Breaking Humpback Whale
A humpback whale off the coast of Australia has made a 15,000 km (9,300 mile) journey from Brazil to Australia, the longest distance ever documented between sightings of an individual humpback, researchers say.
Crocodiles in Senegal
Crocodiles rest in a pond at Bandia Wildlife Reserve in Senegal. The reserve is home to various wildlife species and is a popular destination for safaris.
Honey Bee in Florida
A western honey bee collects nectar in a flower garden in Orlando, Florida, USA. Bees play a crucial role in pollination and ecosystem health.
Gosling in Frankfurt
A gosling walks along the banks of the Main River in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. The image captures a moment of early life for the young bird.
Rabbits in Ontario
Two Eastern cottontail rabbits face off in a dandelion-filled field on a spring morning in Innisfil, Ontario, Canada. The scene evokes the vitality of spring.
Goldfinch in Maryland
An American Goldfinch flies off with a mouthful of cattail at Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge in Cambridge, Maryland, USA. The refuge is a haven for migratory birds.
Ground Squirrels in Turkey
Asia Minor ground squirrels, also known as Anatolian sousliks, search for food at Sultan Sazligi National Park in Kayseri, Turkey. These rodents are endemic to the region.
Planthopper in Florida
A Pelitropis rotulata planthopper rests on a leaf in Orlando, Florida, USA. This insect is part of the diverse invertebrate fauna of the area.
Mongooses in Sri Lanka
Two stripe-necked mongooses cross a road in search of food at Yala National Park, Sri Lanka. The park is also home to the leopards featured earlier.
