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 .
WHETHER FLOATING through space or diving underwater, a lucky baby boy enjoys once in a life time experiences - in his DREAMS .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .