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.
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
