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 .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
A BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .