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 .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .