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.
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
