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.
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .