[IN PICTURES] The winners of the 2015 Wildlife Photographer Awards

The Wildlife Photographer Awards, established by the Natural History Museum, is a prestigious competition for dedicated photographers and wildlife enthusiasts alike. The following photos are the winners of each category, including wildlife photographer of the year, best underwater photo, from the sky, and amphibians and reptiles.

The photos are a celebration of the natural world, reminding us of its beautiful diversity that is often forgotten in our daily urban grind. But, more than anything, the photos remind us why we need to protect it.

Some of the scenarios may be harder to view than others, but have a look for yourself and be amazed by the talent of the photographers who offer us new perspectives of wildlife.

All photos are from the Natural History Museum in London.

A tale of two foxes, by Don Gutoski.
Winner: wildlife photographer of the year and mammals category

Ruffs on Display, by Ondrej Pelánek
Young Wildlife Photographer: 11-14 year old category winner

Flight of the scarlet ibis, by Jonathan Jagot
Young Wildlife Photographer: 15-17 year old category winner

Shadow Walker, by Richard Peters
Winner: Urban category

Broken Cats, by Britta Jaschinski
Winner: Wildlife photojournalist category

Still life, by Edwin Giesbers
Winner: Amphibians and reptiles category

The art of algae, by Pere Soler
Winner: From the sky category

A whale of a mouthful, by Michael AW
Winner: Underwater category

The company of three, by Amir Ben-Dov
Winner: Birds category

Life comes to art, by Juan Tapia
Winner: Impression category

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