The winner of the Photojournalist Story Award category
A black-tailed rattlesnake outside Fort Davis, Texas, US. For centuries, rattlesnakes have been viewed in vastly different ways across the American continent – from reverence and respect to fear and suspicion. Annual rattlesnake round-ups, where hunters compete to collect the most snakes, began in the 1930s. Today, these competitions are losing their appeal, but in some states, anti-rattlesnake sentiment remains strong. In this portfolio, Gonzalez de Rueda calls for protection for these creatures before they disappear from the landscape
Photograph: Javier Aznar Gonzalez de Rueda/Wildlife Photographer of the Year/PA
