His photo overcame 45,000 other entries and 18 winning categories capturing amphibians, reptiles, birds, and insects from around the world. Plus, he got to walk away with £10,000.
One of the most anticipated categories is Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year, won this year by 16-year-old Skye Meaker of South Africa for his image of a leopard named Mathoja waking up at the Mashatu Game Reserve in Botswana.
It's well-worth noting that Wildlife Photographer of the Year champions ethical photography. Images are chosen for their artistic composition, technical innovation and truthful interpretation of the natural world.