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.
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .