John Axtell, a retired wildlife biologist, spends his free time setting up trail cameras in the mountains of Nevada. While combing through pictures over the summer, he came across something he’d never ...

The reFocus Awards celebrate photography from around the world. Among the many stunning images they share, we’ve chosen to highlight their animal photos, which show the beauty and diversity of life.

The Associated Press’ most striking images from nature in 2025 show existence as fragile as an albino turtle hatchling among its peers or a cicada’s translucent wings. Beyond the headlines and ...