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Wildlife Photographer of the Year People’s Choice Award Winner 2026
A photo of an Iberian lynx playfully throwing its prey in the air has been crowned the winner of the Nuveen People’s Choice Award 2026.
Titled Flying Rodent, the image by Josef Stefan won first place after more than 85,000 people across the world took part in the public vote.
The story behind the image is one of hope - once pushed to the brink of extinction, the Iberian lynx is now seen as a conservation success story.
The Iberian lynx had long been at the top of Josef’s list of wildlife he wanted to photograph. He finally got the opportunity in Torre de Juan Abad in Ciudad Real, central Spain. Playing with prey before killing it is a common behaviour for lynx, Josef watched the lynx toy with the rodent for about 20 minutes before it ate it.
This playful and striking image captured the eyes of the public, who chose it as the winner of the Nuveen People’s Choice Award 2026.
The Iberian lynx is a living symbol of hope, showing what can happen when we take responsibility, act consciously and focus our attention where it’s most needed…Winning this award and being able to platform this message is the highlight of my 30 years as a nature photographer.
The winning image, and others in the competition are on video display as part of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61 exhibition at The Base, open until Sunday 26 April.
The world-renowned exhibition, now in its sixty-first year and on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, features some of the most exceptional nature photography taken today from across the globe. The exhibition shines a light on powerful and fascinating images that capture hidden animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.
The incredible photography on display highlights the importance of caring for our planet, and shares amazing stories from around the globe. To see it for yourself, you can book online, or call the Box Office on 01635 522733.
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