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 .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .