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 .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
THESE kaleidoscopic-like photographs capture England’s churches and cathedrals in all their glory .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .