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.
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .