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.
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
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 .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
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