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.
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
