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 elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .