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 .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .