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 frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
