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.
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
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 .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .