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 .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .