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.
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
