PHOTOGRAPHS capturing curious wildlife behaviour and the diversity of the natural world will go on display in the city next month.

Brighton Museum and Art Gallery is hosting the world-renowned Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition from October 22.

The Argus: Credit: Christian Ziegler, Wildlife Photographer of the YearCredit: Christian Ziegler, Wildlife Photographer of the Year (Image: Christian Ziegler)

The competition “shines a light on stories and species around the world”, with images on loan at Brighton’s gallery from the Natural History Museum in London.

CEO of Brighton and Hove Museums Hedley Swain said: “We are excited about Wildlife Photographer of the Year returning to Brighton Museum & Art Gallery.

The Argus: Credit: Jose FragozoCredit: Jose Fragozo (Image: Jose Fragozo)

“It is always popular with visitors who love the amazing images showing wildlife at its most elemental and wonderful.

The Argus: Dmitry Kokh, Wildlife Photographer of the Year Dmitry Kokh, Wildlife Photographer of the Year (Image: Dmitry Kokh)

“This year, our show will be running at the same time as the Natural History Museum and will enable residents to see this remarkable exhibition without heading to London.”

Winning images from this year’s entries, including the prestigious Grand Title Award winners, will be announced on 11 October 2022 during a glittering awards show hosted by wildlife presenter and conservationist Chris Packham.

The Argus: Credit: Richard RobinsonCredit: Richard Robinson (Image: Richard Robinson)

The stunning photographs will be on display until January 22, 2023.

The competition is entering its 59th year and opens for entries on October 17 and closes on December 8, 2022.

The Argus: Brandon Güell, Wildlife Photographer of the Year Brandon Güell, Wildlife Photographer of the Year (Image: The Argus)

It receives entries from more than 90 countries around the world.

Dr Doug Gurr, Director of the Natural History Museum says: “These inspiring images convey human impact on the natural world in a way that words cannot – from the urgency of declining biodiversity to the inspiring bounce back of a protected species.”

Photographs from the competition show animals from around the world from interesting perspectives, including the now famous image of a polar bear in an abandoned house, and the vivid green frogs clinging to leaves.

The Argus: Underwater wonderland by Tiina Törmänen “ Underwater wonderland by Tiina Törmänen “ (Image: Tiina Törmänen, Wildlife Photographer of the Year)

This striking image, named Underwater Wonderland, was taken by Tiina Törmänen. It is a school of European perch that “seem to be floating in the clouds in this surreal scene. In reality, the clouds are algal blooms, a common result of pollution”.

Brighton Museum and Art Gallery made a last minute announcement on Wednesday that the women's Euros trophy will be on display this Saturday.