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 .
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With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
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ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
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