Today is World Wildlife Day (March 3), which is all about celebrating and raising awareness of the world's wild animals and plants.
This year's theme is 'Recovering key species for ecosystem restoration' so celebrations will seek to draw attention to the conservation of some of the most critically endangered species of wild fauna and flora.
To mark this special day, we asked our readers to submit their best photographs capturing wildlife in Northamptonshire.
Here are 19 incredible pictures of Northamptonshire's animals, birds and insects:
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The face you make when you eventually catch up to the driver who overtook you at the traffic lights. Photo by Steve McAllister.
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Just a couple of lodgers at a local insect hotel popping their heads out to say good morning. Photo by Christopher Hill.