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 brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .