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 .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .