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.
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
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Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
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SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
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STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .