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.
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .