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 .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .