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.
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
This may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .