'Racket-tail in the rain' Petr Simon/Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The acclaimed wildlife competition, Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year, returns with some of the best plant and animal imagery on the planet - from hummingbirds in the rain to ants hitching a lift on leaves.
The full selection of 108 winning and commended images will be landing in London's Natural History Museum from 21 October but click on the gallery below for a preview selection along with some fascinating facts:
Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year is owned by the Natural History Museum and BBC Wildlife Magazine