Photo contests: Wildlife
All indexed contests in the wildlife category, with AI policies and source citations.
Nikon Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2026
AI banned
- Deadline
- Jun 30, 2026
- Entry
- Free
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Nature Photographer of the Year 2026 (NPOTY)
AI bannedRAW for finalists
- Deadline
- Jun 8, 2026
- Entry
- €35 standard (€32 early bird); €17.50 portfolio; free for youth category
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Audubon Photography Awards 2026
AI banned
- Deadline
- Closed
- Entry
- US$15 per image or video; free for Youth division (ages 13–17)
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BigPicture Natural World Photography Competition 2026
AI banned
- Deadline
- Closed
- Entry
- US$25 for up to 10 images; US$15 photo story; 15% early-bird discount before 15 January
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Underwater Photographer of the Year 2026 (UPY)
AI bannedRAW for shortlist
- Deadline
- Closed
- Entry
- £20 / £35 / £45 for up to 3 / 10 / 20 images; Mobile Phone category is free
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Glanzlichter der Naturfotografie 2026
AI banned
- Deadline
- Closed
- Entry
- €30 standard; €15 for entrants under 18
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Bird Photographer of the Year 2026
AI bannedRAW for finalists
- Deadline
- Closed
- Entry
- £35 for 25 entries (plus VAT for UK entrants)
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 62 (2026)
AI bannedRAW for finalists
- Deadline
- Closed
- Entry
- £35 adult (up to 25 photos); free for 18–26 and waiver-list countries
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