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 young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
WELCOME to the drawing room that is home to the £100K world’s greatest collection of Margaret Thatcher autographed objects .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .