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 .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .