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.
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .