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 little brown bear cub shows his doting mum that she is always on parent duty as he uses her as a scratching post .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
These are the amazing close up pictures of North Korea's mass games - after photographers were previously banned from taking shots so close to the dazzling formation dances .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .