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 .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
