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 their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .
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 .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .