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 .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .