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 .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .