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 .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
A British jewellery designer with a passion for London's iconic Gherkin has created a pen with an INK-REDIBLE price tag of £27,500 .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .