National Geographic unveiled its Pictures of the Year. Here are 7 of the most striking wildlife photos.

Wildlife in Botswana.Stephen Wilkes/National GeographicNational Geographic's December 2025 issue features its annual Pictures of the Year.The issue features striking wildlife photos highlighting endangered species and fragile ecosystems.Some photos also show once-endangered species bouncing back thanks to conservation efforts.National Geographic's annual Pictures of the Year collection showcases stunning images of wildlife from around the world.Out of the hundreds of thousands of images taken by