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 .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
CARRYING a fully grown goat on his back, this five-year-old boy is a child shepherd in the mountains of northern Ethiopia .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .