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 BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .