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 .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
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SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .