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 .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .