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Hey, wanna see some jaw-dropping animal snapshots? We’re diving into the coolest wildlife photos ever snapped for the Wikimedia Picture of the Year contest. These pics aren’t just pretty - they’re like a wild party starring all kinds of creatures from around the globe. Ready? Let’s jump right in!

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#1

Happy Little Ray Hanging Out

Happy Little Ray Hanging Out

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    The Fox That Knows All The Secrets

    The Fox That Knows All The Secrets

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    #3

    Bird's Eye Yoga Pose

    Bird's Eye Yoga Pose

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    #4

    Capybaras Just Being Cool

    Capybaras Just Being Cool

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    #5

    Mandarinfish Showin’ Off Its Rainbow Style

    Mandarinfish Showin’ Off Its Rainbow Style

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    #6

    Baby Chameleon: Tiny Hunter On The Prowl

    Baby Chameleon: Tiny Hunter On The Prowl

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    #7

    Magical Waterways Meeting Up

    Magical Waterways Meeting Up

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    #8

    The Cutest Baby Hamster Ever

    The Cutest Baby Hamster Ever

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    #9

    Wild Horses Doing Their Thing

    Wild Horses Doing Their Thing

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    #10

    Sunrise Crane Party On The Hill

    Sunrise Crane Party On The Hill

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    #11

    Mama Monkey And Baby Cuteness Overload

    Mama Monkey And Baby Cuteness Overload

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    #12

    Frog Meets Monkey – Unexpected Besties

    Frog Meets Monkey – Unexpected Besties

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    #13

    Freshly Born Calf Says Hello

    Freshly Born Calf Says Hello

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    #14

    Cat's New Friend: The Lizard

    Cat's New Friend: The Lizard

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    #15

    Jubilee And Munin: Best Buddies

    Jubilee And Munin: Best Buddies

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    #16

    Elephants On A Road Trip

    Elephants On A Road Trip

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    #17

    Yawning Baby Monkey – Too Cute To Handle

    Yawning Baby Monkey – Too Cute To Handle

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    #18

    The Red-Headed Weaver’s Stylish Look

    The Red-Headed Weaver’s Stylish Look

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    #19

    Kingfisher Bringing The Bling

    Kingfisher Bringing The Bling

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    #20

    Proboscis Monkey’s Big Nose Energy

    Proboscis Monkey’s Big Nose Energy

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    #21

    Cheetah Chasing The Sunset

    Cheetah Chasing The Sunset

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    #22

    Pigeon Taking A Refreshing Sip

    Pigeon Taking A Refreshing Sip

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    #23

    Oxpecker Lending A Helping Beak

    Oxpecker Lending A Helping Beak

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    #24

    Atlantic Puffin’s Happy Dance

    Atlantic Puffin’s Happy Dance

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    #25

    Thomas Fuhrmann’s Epic Nature Shot

    Thomas Fuhrmann’s Epic Nature Shot

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    #26

    Huskies Ready To Race

    Huskies Ready To Race

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    #27

    Ringed Seal’s Dreamy Look

    Ringed Seal’s Dreamy Look

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    #28

    Close-Up With A White Tiger

    Close-Up With A White Tiger

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    #29

    Spotted Trunkfish Showing Off

    Spotted Trunkfish Showing Off

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    #30

    Elephant Seal With Big Personality

    Elephant Seal With Big Personality

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    #31

    Kingfisher Pausing For The Perfect Shot

    Kingfisher Pausing For The Perfect Shot

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    #32

    Butterfly Getting A Tear-Snack From A Turtle

    Butterfly Getting A Tear-Snack From A Turtle

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    #33

    Majestic Deer With Antlers For Days

    Majestic Deer With Antlers For Days

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    #34

    Wild Horses Having A Turf War

    Wild Horses Having A Turf War

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    #35

    Froggy Likes The Spotlight

    Froggy Likes The Spotlight

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    #36

    Humpback Whale’s Huge Splash

    Humpback Whale’s Huge Splash

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    #37

    Alpine Ibexes Showing Off Their Horn Game

    Alpine Ibexes Showing Off Their Horn Game

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    #38

    Tribe Livestock Camp Life

    Tribe Livestock Camp Life

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    #39

    Mom Feeding The Kids

    Mom Feeding The Kids

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    #40

    Bug Showing Its Face Like A Boss

    Bug Showing Its Face Like A Boss

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    Tiny Bird, Big Too Cute Factor

    Tiny Bird, Big Too Cute Factor

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    #42

    House Sparrow Doing Sparrow Things

    House Sparrow Doing Sparrow Things

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    #43

    Ant’s Super Stylish Portrait

    Ant’s Super Stylish Portrait

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    #44

    Dolphin Reef Adventures

    Dolphin Reef Adventures

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    Flap-Necked Chameleon Flaunting Its Colors

    Flap-Necked Chameleon Flaunting Its Colors

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    #46

    Killer Whales Doing What They Do Best

    Killer Whales Doing What They Do Best

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    Wasp Looking Like A Tiny Rock Star

    Wasp Looking Like A Tiny Rock Star

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