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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 Celebrates Nature's Wonders

9/11/2025

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The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 competition features over 60,000 entries, celebrating nature's beauty and human connections.
Kesshav Vikram, a 14-year-old from Coimbatore, India, gained recognition for his photo "Essence of Kamchatka," showcasing bears in their habitat.
A wildlife survey in Arunachal Pradesh captured the first photographic evidence of the Pallas's cat, extending its range in the eastern Himalayas.
Chhattisgarh's tiger population rose from 17 in 2022 to 35, with plans for reintroducing tigers into other reserves.
Conservation efforts in Chhattisgarh aim to enhance biodiversity, focusing on migratory birds and forest management.

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The Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 competition features over 60,000 entries, celebrating nature's beauty and human connections.
Kesshav Vikram, a 14-year-old from Coimbatore, India, gained recognition for his photo "Essence of Kamchatka," showcasing bears in their habitat.
A wildlife survey in Arunachal Pradesh captured the first photographic evidence of the Pallas's cat, extending its range in the eastern Himalayas.
Chhattisgarh's tiger population rose from 17 in 2022 to 35, with plans for reintroducing tigers into other reserves.
Conservation efforts in Chhattisgarh aim to enhance biodiversity, focusing on migratory birds and forest management.