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.
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
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 .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .