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 middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
