It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father. The dedicated dad takes a break from eating as he carries the eggs until they hatch, while the female continues her routine as normal. The nocturnal male cardinalfish appears to glow in the darkness as it proudly displays his brood. The stunning photographs were captured by 39-year-old photographer Marcello Di Francesco while on a trip around the Philippine Islands.
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .