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 .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .