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.
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .