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The book collects more than 230 breathtaking images from one of the world's most prestigious photography competitions hosted by the Natural History Museum, London, with captions that provide insight on the subject and the photographer's methods. The images capture intimate, otherworldly, and poignant moments, including: - Elephants taking a mud shower - A macaque seeing his reflection for the first time - The courtship dance of a humpback whale - A convolvulus hawk-moth drinking from a tobacco flower - Vibrant orange algae growing on a Monterey cypress The book uncovers the striking beauty of animals, plants, and landscapes across the globe, and also reveals the artistry behind successful wildlife photography, which involves patience, instinct, and an understanding of animal behavior to get the perfect shot. 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