Heritage Malta through the National Museum of Natural History is launching a wildlife photography competition with the aim of promoting the islands' biodiversity. This initiative is being organised in response to the increasing number of wildlife photographic enthusiasts.The competition is open to all Maltese and non-Maltese individuals and is subdivided in different categories. Participants may submit up to five images

in each category and must portray plants and animals found in the wild state in the Maltese islands. Both colour and monochrome photos can be submitted. Entrants to the competition must be aged 14 or over on the closing date. An entry fee of €10 for a total of up to 10 images submitted will be charged.All photographs will be judged by a panel of professional or well renowned wildlife photographers. The closing date for submission of photographs is the 30th of April 2017.

Following the awards ceremony at the National Museum of Natural History in September 2017, a two month exhibition of the winning images will be held at the mentioned museum in Mdina.More detailed competition rules can be found on the competition website, http://heritagemalta.org/wildlifephotography. Any queries or photos for the competition can be submitted on this email address, [email protected] More information about Heritage Malta's activities can be obtained from the agency's website, www.heritagemalta.org