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.
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .