Incredible and surreal scenes of animals around the world.

Images from the "Animals" category of the SIPA (Siena International Photo Awards) have attracted significant attention from the art community.

During a family visit to Wilpattu National Park in Sri Lanka, photographer Hikkaduwa liyanage Prasantha Vinod observed the lives of baboons. The monkeys, including both adults and young, swung from tree to tree. In the photo, the photographer captured a newborn baboon clinging to its mother, nursing and sleeping.

This photograph is part of the collection of photographer Lurdes Santander. The author captured the touching moment of a mother bear and her three cubs sleeping soundly under a starry sky . Two of the cubs are nestled beside her, while the third is curled up on her back.

Photographer Remuna Beca captured the image of a graceful humpback whale rising from the waters of the South Pacific. The author hopes this dreamlike scene will inspire those passionate about exploring the wonders of the ocean, while also raising awareness about the conservation of rare animals.

The main "subject" of the photograph is a majestic leopard. The work is part of the collection "The Beauty and Recovery of Leopards, a Species Critically Threatened with Extinction." Photographer Cheraine Collette wanted to send a message urging humanity to recognize the threat of extinction facing the wild.

The experience of seeing a polar bear up close was a delight for photographer Eberhard Ehmke. With no glass or bars separating them, the bear seemed eager to interact with the photographer, even happily posing for pictures.

The image of the Swiss Shepherd dog was captured by photographer Denisa Zbranková Albaniová at night. The location of the photo was not shared, but it evokes the land of Mordor from the legendary Lord of the Rings film. The dog appears as a "white wizard," a protector and symbol of hope that never dies.