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 BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
