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 .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
Here's a APPY solution that should brighten up a wet weekend away camping - a wood powered stove that also recharges your smartphone .