Memorial to a species by brent stirton Grand title winner, Wildlife photographer of the year (also winner of the Wildlife photojournalist award: story)

A black rhino bull lies dead in South Africa’s Hluhluwe–imfolozi Park, shot less than eight hours earlier for its horn. Black rhinos were once the most numerous of the world’s rhino species. Today, they are critically endangered, with fewer than 5000 remaining in the wild. (See our big interview with Brent and more captivating and moving photos on page 66.) Lens Canon ef 28mm f/2.8 is usm Exposure 1/250 sec, f/9, iso200, flash