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 BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .