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.
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .