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 BRITISH couple are the first to tie the knot inside an enormous GLACIER in Iceland .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
