Going wild: National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest finalist photos

Jessica Sager

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Oct 23, 2014

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This photo I capture in the early afternoon, the animal species of lemurs fly

A flying lemur in Sambas, West Kalimantan, Indonesia. This photo is part of the National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest, which is still accepting entries through Oct. 31. Hendy Mp, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest

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Off the coast of Guadalupe Island, great white sharks gather to feed on sea lions. It is an ideal place to observe these majestic animals in their natural state. Far ideas through Hollywood movies, the great white shark remains fearful of man and does not leave easily approached.

Great white sharks gather to feed on sea lions off of Guadalupe Island, Mexico. Marc Henauer, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest

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I was finishing up a photo shoot when a wild kangaroo appeared out of nowhere and bounded onto the lake, as if walking on water. This, along with the picturesque sunset combined to create an absolute visual treat!

A wild kangaroo bounds in Noosa, Queensland, Australia. Dave Kan, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest

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This Weddell Seal had hauled its self out onto a snowy ice shelf in the Antarctic Peninsula. At first it was fast asleep, but after some patient waiting it began to wake up. Upon waking the seal inquisitively scratched and popped its head up to get a better look at who I was and what i was doing. In this shot it appears to be placing its flipper towards its chin, as if in deep thought.

A weddell seal rests on a snowy ice shelf in the Antarctic Peninsula. Kristian Parton, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest

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On a windy day right after a Cyclone passed the far northern Great Barrier Reef i took some friends out to the reef. Never before i saw that many glass fish on this particular coral 'bommie' . Just when i setup my camera, this Napoleon Wrasse swam right through the school of fish building a living frame.

A Napoleon wrasse surrounded by glass fish in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef. Christian Miller, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest

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Not too far from the daily "rush hour" campaign one can visit one of nature's most special environmentsóJones Beach, New York, the west end. It's a perfect host for various bird of prey species throughout the four seasons. Each winter hundreds of birders and photographers travel in search of the snowy owl.

A snowy owl rests in Jones Beach, New York. David Dillhoff, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest

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A newborn polar bear cub explores its magical new world, while keeping close to Mom.

A newborn polar bear explores the world but keeps close to Mom in Wapusk National Park in Manitoba, Canada. Jonathan Huyer, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest

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l had a chance to photograph a puma at very close distance in Bozeman. When a puma focus a target, its very impressive to watch its concentration, eyes, speed, opening his paws and nails.

A puma is ready to pounce in Bozeman, Mont. Serhat Demiroglu, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest

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After more than two hours waiting for the best picture and after I shoot many photographs were present this time when the dolphin was placed in front of the glass and I was let go this air bubble.

A dolphin comes up for air in Madrid, Spain. Javier Corbo Lopez, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest

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A crab has its scary final moments — and a bird has a snack — on Sanibel Island, Fla. Rick Loesche, National Geographic 2014 Photo Contest

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