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 .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
NOT YOUR everyday selfie, this plucky diver poses with some of the scariest predators in the ocean .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .