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 .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
The rock restaurant, located in Zanzibar – THIS unique restaurant really does boast breath-taking views - as it is perched on a rock in the middle of the sea .