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.
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .