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.
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .