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 .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
CLINGING onto nothing but ice, this brave climber reaches heights of 1000 FEET as he scales frozen solid waterfalls .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .