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 .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
TUGGING on the wing of his sibling, this needy owl is after some attention .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .