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 .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
