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.
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .