See the world through a new lens with the Wildlife Photographer of the Year, developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London

And finally for the week.

See the world through a new lens with the Wildlife Photographer of the Year, developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London -

A leopard steps from a large rock onto a smaller stepping stone on a river — © Shashwat Harish, Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Explore the planet’s habitats, from sprawling urban metropolises to the deep polar seas, and meet the creatures that rely on these places. Come face to face with species at risk of extinction as well as those we’ve brought back from the brink. See first-hand how human activities, both good and bad, are shaping the natural world we rely on.

The catwalk by Shashwat Harish, Kenya, Highly commended, 11-14 Years

Shashwat Harish is rewarded for his patience with a moment of eye contact and the curl of a leopard’s tail.

Shashwat was on a trip to the Maasai Mara when he heard that a leopard had been spotted nearby. After he spent many hours in a vehicle, searching and waiting, the leopard appeared and Shashwat quickly changed lenses and settings to obtain this elegant portrait.

Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve, Narok, Kenya

A red and black furry mason bee hlding a piece of dried grass flying above a nest made of dried vegetation — © Solvin Zankl, Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Mason bee at work by Solvin Zankl, Germany Highly commended, Behaviour: Invertebrates

Solvin Zankl carefully watches a two-coloured mason bee build the roof of its nest.

Solvin knew the bee was memorising landmarks around the nest so it could find it again. So as not to disorientate it, he edged his equipment closer each time it left. After two hours, the bee was using his equipment as a landmark.

Location: Near Witzenhausen, Hesse, Germany