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 .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
THIS astonishing film shows the moment a hit-and-run driver ploughed into a woman and a toddler on a Coventry street .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .