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.
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .