Photograph of elephant carrying dead calf wins top wildlife photography award
Summary
A photograph of a female elephant carrying a dead calf has won the overall title at the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. Taken by Italian photographer Federico Veronesi in Namibia, the image has sparked discussion about how elephants respond to death and grief.
Key Points
- A photo titled “The Aftermath” won the overall title at the 2026 Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition.
- Italian photographer Federico Veronesi captured the image in Namibia’s Huab River Valley.
- The photograph has prompted discussion about elephant cognition, death, and possible grief responses.
- Kathy Moran, chair of the jury, praised the image as emotionally powerful and proof of animal cognition.
