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Remarkable animal pictures from the Society of International Nature & Wildlife Photographers 2019 contest

Dashing gazelle picture takes top prize

Liam James
Monday 20 May 2019 11:02 BST
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A picture of a gazelle charging through sand dunes in the desert has been named the winner of a nature photography competition.

The Society of International Nature & Wildlife Photographers announced the results of their annual competition this week after judges picked their favourites from a pool of photographs that has been open all year.

The winning image was taken from a helicopter flying over the Namib Desert by photographer Prince Eleazer from Pennsylvania, USA.

Runners up include a picture of a group of ants working together to carry a dragonfly and a baby gorilla resting in its mother’s arms.

The Independent has compiled the best pictures from the contest in the gallery above.

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