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 .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
