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 Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
