A photo of strikingly human-like chimpanzees is among the most stunning images from this year's Nature Photographer of the Year competition.
Judges received more than 14,000 entries this year.
The overall winner was Csaba Daróczi of Hungary, who snapped a picture of a pair of rabbits.
Entries for next year's competition open December 1.
Most of us have heard how similar to humans chimpanzees can act — but it's another thing to see it.
A photo of chimps reaching out to the camera for help has been judged as one of the most striking nature photos of the year, according to the Nature Photographer
Presented by Dutch organization Nature Talks, the competition showcases the beauty of the natural world and the importance of conservation.
Seven judges sifted through about 14,000 images (a new record for the competition) from photographers in 73 different countries to award prizes across 11 categories.