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.
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .