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 .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
COURAGEOUS CLIMBERS scale frozen waterfalls in Canada, as the ice threatens to collapse beneath them .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
