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.
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .