It's a small, little, beautiful world

I think there is a reason for all creatures on this earth.  (Except ticks and mosquitos - although perhaps their purpose is to annoy humans and remind us we are not really in charge here.)  Here are just a couple of shots of some beautiful, small creatures.

"Ask a toad what beauty is...;  he will answer that it is a female with two great round eyes coming out of her little head, a large flat mouth, a yellow belly, and a brown back."

Voltaire