Welcome to the jungle cat

I have always been fascinated by the wild world of felines. After doing some research, I came to know about a place named Bardhaman, where there is a good population of jungle cats. After setting up a hide and waiting for numerous days, I was finally able to capture the image of this feline, fulfilling my long-held wish.

Saurabh Chakraborty, West Bengal, India

1 Eager elephant

Addo Elephant National Park is close to my hometown and I visit there often to take photos. I saw this young elephant reaching for the nipple and decided to capture that moment. Antionette morkel, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

2 A splash of red

Foxes are exceptionally smart. With their amazing hearing, they pinpoint the location of prey, deep under the snow. This red fox in Grand Teton National Park caught at least four mice that day. Goutham Ganesh Sivanandam, North Carolina, USA

3 Fish supper

I went to Hungary for a photography trip in January. It was amazing to observe grey herons hunting for fish. They are often seen standing stock still in the shallow waters, patiently waiting for the fish that flit about below the surface.

Tony Zhang, London

4 Following the herd Thousands of wildebeest crossing the Mara River, heading to fresh grazing areas, follow one another in a kind of insanity.

I was lucky to see that spectacle this year – it was unforgettable. Tomasz Szpila, Bulowice, Poland

5 Seeing double

I was in a hide next to a pool in Hawes, Yorkshire Dales. This squirrel was eating a nut and created a great reflection. I have never been this close to a red squirrel before, so it was a great experience. David Bennion, Lancashire