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 .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .