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 .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
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TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .