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.
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
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 .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
