An African bush elephant walks behind a flock of red-billed queleas in this wonderful photo by Bence Mate, which won second prize in the “single nature and environment” category in the 2025 Istanbul Photo Awards. It was taken in #Kenya

Photograph: Anadolu/Getty Images

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The Lewis Glacier in Mount Kenya national park. Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest peak, is home to rapidly shrinking glaciers, which are vital for nearby ecosystems and communities. Lewis Glacier has lost over 90% of its mass since 1934. This dramatic loss is driven by rising temperatures and declining rainfall, both tied by experts to the global climate crisis, Mount Kenya, #Kenya

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Elephants grazing at Lewa wildlife conservancy, northern #Kenya

Photograph: Andrew Kasuku/AP

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Catholic Archbishop Philip Anyolo of the Nairobi Archdiocese spreads ash cross on the forehead of a faithful during the Ash Wednesday Mass, at the Cathedral Basilica of the Holy Family in Nairobi, #Kenya, March 5. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya

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