The system uses an array of cameras that work in sync to rapidly capture photos of animals in the wild, yielding a virtual 3D specimen viewable on smartphone or with a VR/AR headset.

The stunning preservation and high-quality 3D images enabled scientists to observe parts of trilobites that had never been seen before, such as mouth structures of Protolenus (Hupeolenus) sp ...

He was first awarded Wildlife Photographer of the Year in 2021 for his intriguing image of camouflage groupers exiting a milky cloud of eggs and sperm in Fakarava, French Polynesia.

Though that may change. Chhouk walks with the artificial foot. Photo courtesy of Wildlife Alliance. In the meantime, the use of 3D printers to aid animals is expanding beyond prosthetics.

This year’s stunning images vying for the Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice award offer unusual and fascinating peeks at the natural world. Stare into the eyes of a tree frog ...

However, sharing images of wild animals online can also contribute to illegal animal trafficking and harmful human-wildlife interactions. For endangered or threatened species, this attention can ...

The images were taken from across the globe, including the UK, South Africa, Germany and India. Two kangaroos fighting in Perth, Western Australia. Lea Scaddan/Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021 ...