Brutal yet beautiful: 2020’s most stunning wildlife images include a cannibalistic crocodile and a decapitated penguin – but there’s also room for playful dolphins
- This year’s most brutal and beautiful wildlife images have been revealed, including a cannibalistic crocodile
- 2020 has been a time where people have turned to nature for escape amid lockdowns and pandemic gloom
- One thrilling shot revealed the heart-stopping moment a pregnant impala leapt majestically through the air
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This year’s most brutal and beautiful wildlife images have been revealed – including a 1200-pound cannibalistic crocodile and a decapitated penguin.
A year filled with lockdowns and pandemic gloom, 2020 has also been a time where people have turned to nature for an escape – and in these pictures it is clear to see why.
Cheerful images showed a pair of Scottish dolphins performing a series of acrobatic tricks off the coast of The Black Isle near Inverness, Scotland, and boisterous gannets as they dive bombed after a tasty mackerel snack off of Shetland.
Another thrilling shot revealed the heart-stopping moment a pregnant impala leapt majestically through the air to miraculously escape a ravenous cheetah unscathed in Kenya, while another captured a stunning bald eagle as it took off with its catch in Alaska.
In Antarctica, a leopard seal hunted a Gentoo penguin – decapitating it in the process. The 770-pound leopard seal brutally ripped off the head of the penguin
In South Africa, this hungry lion was photographed amidst a ravenous impala-eating rampage. The greedy 400-pound lion who decided to nab not one but two impalas for dinner at the Kruger National Park, South Africa
In Kenya, this hungry baboon ripped a gazelle fawn in two like a rag doll. A year filled with lockdowns and pandemic gloom, 2020 has also been a time where people have turned to nature for an escape – and in these pictures it is clear to see why
In South Africa, a young croc cried out for help as it was eaten by its superior. The large adult crocodile turned to cannibalism as it munched down on one of its own kind
In Florida, this diver overcame his fear of alligators by swimming with them. This year’s most brutal and beautiful wildlife images have been revealed – including a 1200-pound cannibalistic crocodile and a decapitated penguin
These dolphins were captured off of the Scottish coast having a splashing good time. The cheerful image shows a pair of Scottish dolphins performing a series of acrobatic tricks off the coast of The Black Isle near Inverness
In Kenya, an impala ran for its life away from a pursuing cheetah. The thrilling shot revealed the heart-stopping moment a pregnant impala leapt majestically through the air to miraculously escape a ravenous cheetah unscathed
In South Africa, two bullfrogs battle it out for the attention of females in a rare annual spectacle
In Kenya, this unlucky zebra was flipped into the air by a hungry croc. Some of the spectacular images showed how predators of the animal world will stop at nothing for a meal
In the Shetland Islands, Gannets dived below the surface in search of mackerel.
In Alaska, this bald-eagle takes off with its catch of the day. The stunning bald eagle as it took off with its catch between its claws
In Siberia, a bear shook a freshly caught fish around in the air splattering blood everywhere.
In Massachusetts, an eastern screech owl blends into the tree behind it.
In Florida, a frog fought for its life as it tried to distance itself from an egret’s bill. This year’s most brutal and beautiful wildlife images have been revealed