STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity. He bobs his eyes above the water and surveys the scene, ready for his close-up. These photographs were captured by French marine biologist Mathieu Foulquie, 39, after he spotted the friendly toad in the resurgence of a little river near Montpellier, France. Mathieu, of Montpellier, France, was investigating underwater in a river named 'la Bueges' when he put his hand on the river bed and the toad grabbed his fingers.
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .