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 .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .