The grizzly bear went through to the final judging stage after winning the behaviour category in a public vote.<\/p>
Simon has won an incredible holiday to Belize \u2013 home to the second-largest reef system in the world, lush tropical rainforests and picturesque beaches – courtesy of Belize Tourism Board<\/a>.<\/p> Grizzly bear fishing in Alaska by Simon Roberts<\/strong><\/p> Entries in each category were whittled down to a shortlist of five by our judges, before going to a public vote.<\/p> The five category winners will each receive a Regatta<\/a> gift bundle, worth \u00a3412. Each Regatta gift bundle includes a Volter waterproof insulated jacket, power bank for jacket, Montes fleece, Atholl 35L rucksack and insulated bottle.<\/p> Cheetah brothers with rainbow, Maasai Mara, Kenya by Serkan Hussein<\/strong><\/p> Honey bee on sunflower, Powys, Wales by Paul Williams<\/strong><\/p> Grizzly bear fishing in Alaska by Simon Roberts<\/strong><\/p> Camel thorn trees, Deadvlei, Namibia by Ana Amarawansa\u00a0<\/strong><\/p> Elephants, Amboseli, Kenya by Sam Hankss <\/strong><\/p> BBC Wildlife<\/em>\u00a0champions ethical wildlife photography that prioritises the welfare of animals and the environment. At heart of the brand is a respect for the natural world.<\/p> BBC Wildlife Magazine’s Wildlife Photography Awards were sponsored by Belize Tourism Board<\/a> and Regatta<\/a><\/p> Belize Tourism Board<\/strong><\/p> Belize<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0has something for everyone \u2013 spot spectacular birds and howler monkeys in the tropical rainforest; visit a jaguar reserve; snorkel in the UNESCO-listed Belize Barrier Reef; look for whale sharks between April and June, and go on an island-hopping tour of cayes and beaches. 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The category winners<\/h2>
Environment<\/strong>\u00a0winning photograph<\/strong><\/h3>
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<\/figure>Portraits\u00a0winner<\/strong><\/h3>
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