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 .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
THIS astonishing film shows the moment a hit-and-run driver ploughed into a woman and a toddler on a Coventry street .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .