20 Magnificent Photos That Made It To The Winning List Of The Big Picture Natural World Photography Contest 2023

#2 Human/Nature Category Winner -“Nose To Nose” By Douglas Gimesy
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Joey and Bat Sanctuary, Beveridge, Victoria, Australia.

“Lit by natural light, a veterinary student cradles and nuzzles a newly rescued, four-month-old common wombat (Vombatus ursinus) named Maude. Baby wombats, with their highly sensitive noses, especially appreciate such close contact. Despite their name, the number of wombats like Maude are on the decline, making this tender photo an even starker reminder of our greater role in their species’ survival.”