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 .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .