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 .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
THE CRAZE for mimicking the video game Streetfighter has spread to the streets of London .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
Megan Brailsford, 32, from Cambridgeshire, met Daniel Dugdale, 29, in September 2020 .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .