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 .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
From a platter of finger licking chicken wings to a bowl of Chinese noodle soup, these foodie snaps are enough to make your savoury saliva glands drool .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - FUNKY BUMP: FROM MIRROR bellies to rainbow bumps these pregnancy casts of stone and bronze could be the funkiest way to preserve your bump for posterity .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .