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 quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .