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 .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
A British jewellery designer with a passion for London's iconic Gherkin has created a pen with an INK-REDIBLE price tag of £27,500 .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .