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.
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .