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 .
HUDDLED together in the hollow of a tree, it would be easy to overlook these two sleepy owls as they blend into the trunk .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .