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 carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .