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.
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .