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 .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
Here's a APPY solution that should brighten up a wet weekend away camping - a wood powered stove that also recharges your smartphone .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
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 .
WITH LUSH GREEN LANDSCAPES stretching out as far as the eye can see, you're in for a treat at these one of a kind treehouses .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .