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Wrapped in Love

Vicki Jauron

United States of America

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A mother elephant snuggles close to her calf, wrapping her ear over his head in an emotional embrace in Samburu, Kenya.

Honorable Mention

Two common ravens "kiss" using their beaks to show affection in the Lamar Valley of Yellostone National Park.

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Nominee

Ravens Kissing

King Penguins head out to sea against a dark cloudy sky in early morning at Volunteer Point, East Falkland Island.

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The Exodus

A young hippo baby shows affection toward his mother in early morning.  The lighter color of the baby provides contrast from his mother and background taken in the Maasai Mara, Kenya.