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 .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
They say breakfast is the most important meal of the day and for this greedy camel he can't get enough of his morning feed, as he gate crashes his owner's mealtime .