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.
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
