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 photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
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 .