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 .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
SAT ON top of a Brazilian turtle’s head, this little ladybird looks content as he studies his environment from a new height .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .