A record-breaking 59,228 entries have been reduced to just 100 for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
Ahead of the winners being announced on 8 October, here's a look at those images ranked as "highly commended" in their categories:
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The Last Resting Place Pic: Randy Robbins/Wildlife Photographer of the Year
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Precious Rocks Pic: Samual Stone/Wildlife Photographer of the Year
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Hooked Pic: Tommy Trenchard/Wildlife Photographer
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The Disappearing Ice Cap Pic: Thomas Vijayan/Wildlife Photographer of the Year
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Going with the Floe Pic: Tamara Stubbs/Wildlife Photographer of the Year
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Strength in Numbers Pic: Theo Bosboom/Wildlife Photographer of the Year
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Ziggy Spider Pic: Lam Soon Tak/Wildlife Photographer of the Year
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Centre of Attention Pic: Georgina Steytler/Wildlife Photographer of the Year
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Deadly Bite Pic: Ian Ford/Wildlife Photographer of the Year
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In the Spotlight Pic: Shreyovi Mehta/Wildlife Photographer of the Year
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Twist and Jump Pic: Jose Manuel Grandio/Wildlife Photographer of the Year
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Leaving the Nest Pic: Sasha Jumanca/Wildlife Photographer of the Year
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Stormy Scene Pic: William Fortescue/Wildlife Photographer
