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 .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
CLIMBING, falling and tugging on his weary mum, this little orangutan is up to all kinds of trouble .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .