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.
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .