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 .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .