When it comes to photography, people will tell you that it can become a big part of your life and can become a matter of passion. Many say the only way to shoot animals is through the lens of a camera rather than hunt them actually. It does make sense that photographing animals in the wild not only allows others who are not able to go to these places and see for themselves get to see these animals in their native habitat, but also become a tool for learning.

 We all know how delightful photographing colorful birds like parrots can be.  Wildlife photography providing gratifying results is not without much effort and some inherent risks. After all you are talking about going to where the animal or bird lives and clicking an image of it there. Did you think it would be as easy as clicking photos of pigeons would be?

Here Are Some of the Best wildlife photos of past 10 years:

 Given here is a stunning photo of a member of the feline family out in the wild.

This shows a stunning pair of birds shown against the glory of nature

The image of a moose quite in close up shows the animal in all its glory

The vivid color of these birds taking off in the rainforest is really stunning

Some images of our monkey friends from Gambian forests

The speedy cheetah on the prowl is a sight to behold

An African elephant in the wild is a magnificent sight

A lion out in the forest looks awe inspiring and majestic

A tiger is one of the most beautiful members of the cat family

Rhinos are simply creatures that make you wonder at the creation of god

Wolves in the wild are seen in packs

A hyena and its laugh stand out distinctly

When you see a fox in the wild you are always stuck by the expression on its face

A eagle taking flight is a sight to behold

An owl does look wise making its reputation seem true

Hippos always seem to enjoy a good bath in the river

Crocodiles are a sight that will strike terror in your heart

Watching gorillas will remind you of how closely they are related to humans

Have you seen dolphins in the water? They fill your heart with joy

Polar bears are one of the most magnificent bears to look at and quite lethal

The sight of a octopus is enough to tell you it can be dangerous

A tortoise shows that life at a slow pace can bring your longevity

Birds of a feather flock together – here it is flamingos

Vicuna are really weird looking animals that leave you confused

Penguins always remind you of men in suits

When you look at these images you will be stuck at the efforts that these brave and persistent photographers have put in to come up with photos for you to enjoy. The message here is that you should use these images not only as a tool for learning but also put in some effort for the  conservation of these magnificent creatures. Hope you enjoyed the pictures!