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.
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .