A student from India has won the annual BMC Ecology and Evolution photo contest with a stunning shot of a damsel fly emerging from a leaf, capturing nature’s quiet magic. From frogs to cuttlefish battles and birds defending their young, this year’s entries spotlighted breathtaking wildlife moments—and urgent ecological questions. Images revealed human impacts like roads slicing through ecosystems, while others celebrated conservationists protecting sea turtles and researchers braving tough conditions to study microbes and coastal waters. Amid the beauty, a troubling trend emerged: plummeting cuttlefish populations remind us that nature’s wonders are fragile—and demand our continued care.

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