A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue. The louse-like parasite, which entered through the gills of the small fish, is now so big that its stripy, orange host can barely close its mouth. The unfortunate clownfish was spotted by 44-year-old photographer and law professor Lars Oliver Michaelis in the shallow waters of the Lembeh Strait in North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
