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.
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
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 .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
Megan Brailsford, 32, from Cambridgeshire, met Daniel Dugdale, 29, in September 2020 .