Natural History Museum - King of the beasts - majestic and captivating images

The real Lion King

Majestic, powerful sometimes vicious, lions are among one of the most revered wild animals. The Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition captures animal behaviour revealing the heartwarming and playful, as well as the deadly and destructive moments in the natural world. View more incredible photographs from the previous year's competitions. See the images The stare of death This image shows one of the most harrowing moments of South African photographer Johan Kloppers's career. A lion and his cubs end the life of a young wildebeest the same day it was born. Discover more about the story behind the image. Read the story   Become a Member Get access to exclusive Member events including the Wildlife Photographer of the Year preview as well as free entry to all our exhibitions and discounts in our cafes and shops. Find out more   Take the exhibition home Sink your teeth into these big cat wall prints featuring whiskered creatures from Wildlife Photographer of the Year. Shop now