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 .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
Here's a collection of art for the DIGIT-AL age as these fascinating illusions of landmarks, places and even a banana are made using just a pair of hands .