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 .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A British photographer has captured the beauty of London in a stunning series of landscapes shots .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
