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.
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .