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 .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
TOWERING 65 metres into the sky, this terrifying accent is a dream for climbers .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .