From furry families to fungi: the World Nature Photography awards – in pictures

With entries from 45 countries, the World Nature Photography awards 2022 have left no corner of the Earth unexplored in the quest to capture nature with a fresh perspective. The grand prize winner was the German photographer Jens Cullman who captured a crocodile lurking in the mud in Zimbabwe

• Wildlife Photographer of the Year – people’s choice award
• Wildlife photographer of the year 2022 – highly commended pictures
• Wildlife photographer of the year 2021 winners – in pictures