More than half a century after the last whale was caught and killed in New Zealand, humpbacks are showing promising signs of recovery. An international study involving researchers from the University ...

A great white shark’s journey across the Pacific Ocean, from the cold waters of Stewart Island to the tropical seas of Tonga, appeared to have come to an unexpected end when satellite images suggested ...

Captured on a US$14,000+ prime lens, this wildlife photographer achieved extraordinary detail, balancing high-contrast with masterful control of light ...

Off the coast of Tonga, a rare white humpback whale swims closely alongside its mother. Photographer Jono Allen caught the extraordinary moment in a photograph (seen below) that just earned top honors ...

Right on the very first day of our whale safari, guide Jeff drives us to despair. Up until now, we were all patiently looking ...

This week’s best wildlife photographs from around the world ...

From captivating moments underwater to mammals interacting with human items on land, the World Nature Photography Award winners have been announced for 2026.

The 2026 World Nature Photography Awards are showcasing wildlife from all corners of the world. One shot from Australian photographer Jono Allen of a rare white humpback whale and her mother took home ...

Australian photographer Jono Allen has captured what many may never see in a lifetime: a white humpback whale calf – an animal born with a lack of pigmentation so rare it occurs in just 1 in 40,000 ...

Mãhina, a humpback whale calf with albinism spotted in Tonga, was the subject of Jono Allen’s winning photograph.

From a loving embrace shared by two polar bears to the curious gaze of a gorilla towards a butterfly, the collection is bubbling with drama.

A stunning image of a rare white humpback whale has won the grand prize of World Nature Photographer of the Year 2026. Jono Allen’s image of a calf and its mother was taken in Vava’u, Tonga. Humpback ...