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Stunning 'Ghost Town' Photo Wins Wildlife Photographer Award

10/15/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Wim van den Heever's photograph 'Ghost Town Visitor' won Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025.
The image was taken in Kolmanskop, Namibia.
A rare brown hyena is photographed amid mining ruins after a decade of camera-trap work.
Italian Andrea Dominizi won the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year for habitat loss in Italy.
The exhibition opens on October 17, 2025, at the Natural History Museum in London, running until July 2026.

History

Historical Context

The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition, established in 1964, showcases the impact of environmental changes on wildlife. In 2015, photographers like David Yarrow highlighted the plight of endangered species, with over 50% of habitats threatened. Today, Wim van den Heever's work continues this focus, emphasizing the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect vulnerable ecosystems, particularly in regions like Namibia.

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Story summary

Wim van den Heever's photograph 'Ghost Town Visitor' won Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025.
The image was taken in Kolmanskop, Namibia.
A rare brown hyena is photographed amid mining ruins after a decade of camera-trap work.
Italian Andrea Dominizi won the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year for habitat loss in Italy.
The exhibition opens on October 17, 2025, at the Natural History Museum in London, running until July 2026.

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