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 .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
An Italian photographer travelled to the highlands of New Guinea where he met an Indonesian tribe untouched by the modern world .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .