Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions. The porcupines, after leaving their spikey mark, hurry away from the pack of big cats. But they are unable to escape when the pride's alpha male lion arrives and devours the retreating spine covered rodents. Amateur photographer and software tester Philip Eglise witness the battle during a trip to the Kalahari Desert, South Africa .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .