A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue. The louse-like parasite, which entered through the gills of the small fish, is now so big that its stripy, orange host can barely close its mouth. The unfortunate clownfish was spotted by 44-year-old photographer and law professor Lars Oliver Michaelis in the shallow waters of the Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .