Each year, the British Natural History Museum receives thousands of wildlife photos taken across the world as photographers vie for the chance to be named Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
Started in 1965 by a magazine ¨C which later became BBC Wildlife ¨C the competition in its first year only had a few hundred submissions, but over the years judges had to decide between more and more images as the world's love for wildlife photography grew and photographs flooded in.
"Whether they highlight the abuse of animals in places where the public might expect them to be protected¡or subtly comment on the impact of humans on the natural world," the British Natural History Museum's website reads.
"The photojournalism images entered into the competition are often thought-provoking and moving, and they can also be vital for conservation efforts."
The museum got involved in the competition in the 1980s, which also saw an international exhibition showcasing the submissions launch.
Read on to see this year's top submission for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2022, ahead of the competition's award ceremonies in October.
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