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 .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .