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 toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .