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.
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .