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.
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
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 .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
