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 makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .