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 .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .