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.
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
