Uniqueness
A leucistic otter feeds on a catfish in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. #Leucism, a lack of melanin, resulting in pale or white fur. Animals with this condition can be more vulnerable because they don’t have their normal camouflage.
Photograph: Daniela Anger/Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Beauty Against the Beast
Flamingos stand out against a stark industrial backdrop. This image shows how spaces designated to protect wildlife carry the signs of human expansion.
Photograph: Alexandre Brisson/Wildlife Photographer of the Year