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 .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .