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 .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
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 .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
