It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father. The dedicated dad takes a break from eating as he carries the eggs until they hatch, while the female continues her routine as normal. The nocturnal male cardinalfish appears to glow in the darkness as it proudly displays his brood. The stunning photographs were captured by 39-year-old photographer Marcello Di Francesco while on a trip around the Philippine Islands.
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .