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.
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .