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 .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
