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 .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .