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 once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
STRIKING photos capture nature at its most raw and powerful during Earth’s most electrifying event .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .