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 .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
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 .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
