Nick is an award-winning wildlife photographer, acclaimed author and popular tour leader.

A Coquerel’s sifaka bounds across open ground between patches of mangrove near the coast of north west Madagascar © Nick Garbutt

He is best known for his work in tropical rain forests, where the diversity and complexity of life prompts relentless curiosity and inspiration. Additionally, he is intrigued by the peculiarities of islands, with the faunas of Madagascar and Borneo being particular favourites.

Nick’s other major passion is cats, especially big cats and he has seen and photographed all seven of the world’s big cat species in the wild.

Showing subjects, large and small, in the context of their environment, is a key technique, especially in habitats like tropical rainforests. Here a female Costa Rican orange-kneed tarantula walk across the forest floor in Costa Rica © Nick Garbutt

His images appear in high quality publications globally (National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Terre Sauvage, Terra Mater, Geographical etc.), while his books, that combine his photography, writing and illustration have received wide critical acclaim.

Wildlife photography has never been more popular and an ever-increasing number of keen photographers, whether beginners or experienced, are travelling to indulge their interest. Nick works with Wildlife Worldwide to offer a diverse programme of specialist photography tours: the aim being to offer unmatched experiences that maximise opportunities while helping participants improve their photography, irrespective of level of experience.

Torres del Paine in Chilean Patagonia is the best place in the world to see pumas. It is quite simply the ultimate big cat experience. Here a female with her two 5 month old cubs © Nick Garbutt

One of the world's largest insects, the Atlas three-horned rhinoceros beetle, Danum Valley, Sabah, Borneo. This photo was taken with the innovative Laowa probe macro lens © Nick Garbutt

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New Books

Field Guide to Mammals of Madagascar

An abridged ‘field’ version of the acclaimed Handbook of Mammals of Madagascar (Bloomsbury 2023), providing a concise guide to all 217 native species. Illustrated with over 200 high quality photos.

Due January 2025
Published by Bloomsbury, UK & Princeton UP, USA

 

Handbook of Mammals of Madagascar

The culmination of 26 months of work, this completely new 450 page volume is the definitive work on the remarkable mammal fauna of Madagascar. Detailed descriptions of all native and introduced species, with supporting chapters covering habitats, threats and conservation, the best places to watch mammals and the extinct mammals. Illustrated with over 370 high quality photos, many of species rarely seen or photographed.

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Published by Bloomsbury, UK & Princeton UP, USA

Nick’s Newsletter

Nick Garbutt Natural Selection Photo Library

A Window into the Wild

ADVERTISING, EDITORIAL, EDUCATIONAL - over 7000 stunning images of wildlife and the world's wild places

Nick Garbutt Wildlife Worldwide Photography Tours

Tours and workshops around the world combining unrivaled photographic opportunities with tuition