内容摘要：Thousands of dinosaurs were buried here, killed in an instant on a day of utter devastation.

Thousands of dinosaurs were buried here, killed in an instant on a day of utter devastation.

In Austria, a group of snails rests lightly on blades of grass, their delicate forms illuminated against a glowing backdrop, creating a striking sense of fragility.High in the Andean mountains of Ecuador, Tony, a large, male spectacled bear, shelters from the midday heat beneath the shade of a century-old fig tree draped in Spanish moss.

At sunrise in Hokkaido, Japan, red-crowned cranes move through a veil of mist, their graceful forms resembling brushstrokes on a canvas.This year, the coveted Photographer of the Year Portfolio award went to Supun Dilshan for Trapped Between Worlds, a striking visual story that draws attention to the struggles of Sri Lankan elephants.The images show the increasingly dire situation faced by these majestic animals, as they try to survive in environments that are being rapidly altered by human activities.

A damselfly gazes through a hole in a vibrant green leaf, offering a rare glimpse into its delicate world in Sundarganj, Bangladesh.The contrast between the insect's slender form and the leaf's textured surface underscores the intricate beauty of nature's hidden wonders.

A photographer has spent a decade carrying out "garden safaris" in order to capture the diversity and beauty of Britain's back garden wildlife.

The images, including battling birds and squabbling squirrels, showed just what could be found "under our noses", said Andrew Fusek Peters.His two memorable free-kick strikes against Real Madrid will live long in the memory but his all-action performances saw stand out in Arsenal's run to the Champions League semi-finals. I recall him making a lung-bursting run in Eindhoven even when Arsenal were comfortably ahead during their 7-1 win at PSV. Those energy levels and desire were also evident in a majestic display in Madrid.

His goal ratio is highly impressive but he's a quality footballer. His instinctive finish in the League Cup final highlights his prowess in front of goal but his movement, awareness and technical ability allow him to combine his skills with speed, meaning he's a constant threat.He is a world-class talent and Champions League qualification will be crucial for Newcastle United to ward off potential suitors.

Has bonded the Liverpool defence and attack together brilliantly and made the massive step up from Brighton.Has developed into a top-class striker. Am not sure about the Thierry Henry comparisons but he's been as good as any this season.