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.
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .