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.
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 .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
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 .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .