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Amazing entries for 2018’s National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year

From a whale nursing her calf to polar bears swimming and a leopard catching its lunch, these are some of the best entries so far this year

SEEING animals in their natural habitat is always an honour – and these photos showcase the very best in nature photography.

The National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest is in full swing, with some of the best entries across the nature category being shared with the public.

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A whale is seen nursing its calf in this photo by Dalida Innes. She said: 'At the time, I had no words to express what I was seeing, it was so emotional, I kept my distance. I didn't want to disturb that moment.'Credit: Dalida Innes

The competition has three categories – nature, people and cities.

One winner out of the three will win the grand prize of $10,000 (£7,200) as well as seeing their photo on the National Geographic Instagram account.

The other two winners will be awarded $2,500 (£1,700) each. You can enter the competition .

In the entries you’ll see stunning photos of animals including a leopard leaping up to catch its dinner and a mother whale nursing her calf deep in the ocean.

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Photographer Karen Larsen said: 'We spotted this mama and her two cubs swimming along the ice sheets in search of food.'Credit: Karen larson
Limin Zhu photographed this lizard peeking over the top of a leafCredit: Limin Zhu
Photographer Paul Rifkin said: 'I watched the stork and as soon as it flapped it's wings I shot one shot.'Credit: Paul Rifkin
Photographer Leinani Yosaitis said of this shot: 'I had always heard that giraffe don't sit, so this photo debunks that myth.'Credit: Leinani Shak
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