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.
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 .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .