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 .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - WAVE-ING GOODBYE TO RUSH HOUR: WHILE most workers endure commuting chaos by road or rail everyday, one entrepreneur has come up with a novel way to get to the office - by KAYAK .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .