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 .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - BACK TO THE FUTURE WITH AR' KID: A POSTAL SORTER has perfected the art of time travel by delivering images that are from the past .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .