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 .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
FULL OF STUNNING colours and swirling shapes, the furrows on these fields create a mix of mesmerising patterns .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .