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 .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
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 .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
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 .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
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 .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .