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 .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .