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 .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
Here's a APPY solution that should brighten up a wet weekend away camping - a wood powered stove that also recharges your smartphone .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .