From horror spiders to polar bears swimming: the most beautiful nature photos of 2021. Annually, the Natural History Museum of London presents Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards for the most beautiful nature photographs. The footage takes you to every corner of the world, from coral reefs in Australia to snow plains in Svalbard. French photographer and marine biologist Laurent Ballesta wins over fifty thousand entries this year, with his photo of spawning camouflage toothper.

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