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.
JUDGE BLASTED FOR LETTING PAEDO WALK FREE A PERVERT who sexually assaulted two young girls on an allotment, telling them he was brushing spiders off them, has walked free from court – because jailing him was ‘unfair’ on his family .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
