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.
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .