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.
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
