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 .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
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