AnimalsNOV 20, 2025

47 Incredible Moments From The Wild Captured By The Wikimedia Commons Community (New Pics)

Every year, Wikimedia Commons hosts its Picture of the Year contest, bringing together some of the most stunning images shared by photographers from around the world. From landscapes and portraits to architecture and nature, the competition celebrates the very best in visual storytelling. But among all these breathtaking entries, the wildlife photos have a special kind of magic.

In this post, we’ve gathered some of the most extraordinary wildlife shots that have stood out throughout the history of the contest. Through Wikimedia’s Picture of the Year competition, photographers give us an intimate look at life on Earth in all its diversity and wonder.

Take a moment to admire these awe-inspiring shots, and let them remind you just how extraordinary our planet’s wildlife truly is.

#1 Jeune Raie Aquarium Nausicaa By Luc Viatour

#2 Red Fox By Nadezhda Khaustova

#3 Capybaras By Clodomiro Esteves Junior

#4 Eye Of The Bird By Leonardo Ramos

#5 Mandarinfish In Aquarium By Luc Viatour

#6 Hunter Baby Chameleon By Mkrc85

#7 Parque Estadual Encontro Das Águas By Thomas Fuhrmann

#8 Baby Hamster By Augustus Binu

#9 New Born Calf Of A Frisian Red White Cow By Uberprutser

#10 Red-Headed Weaver By Charles J. Sharp

#11 Sunrise At Agmon Hill During The Crane Migration By Tomere

#12 "Wild" Horses By Robin Müller

#13 Perereca Macaco By Renato Augusto Martins

#14 Jubilee And Munin By Colin

#15 Female Toque Macaque With Baby By Senthi Aathavan Senthilverl

#16 Wild Elephants Walking Up A Road In The Area Of Khao Yai National Park By Khunkay

#17 Young Male Proboscis Monkey By Charles J. Sharp

#18 Cat Playing With A Lizard By Basile Morin

#19 Macaca Fuscata Juvenile Yawning By Daisuke Tashiro

#20 Cheetah At Sunset By Arturo De Frias Marques