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.
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
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A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
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A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .