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.
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
