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 .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - MILEY MASH-UP: MILEY CYRUS’ naked wrecking ball vid has been lampooned in this side-spitting photo-mashup .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .