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 dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
