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.
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
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 .
PEACE and love filled the 1980’s Glastonbury fields as relaxed festival goers kicked back and soaked up the atmosphere .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
