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 soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
