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 small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
TUGGING at his exhausted mum's ears, a beautiful baby orangutan refuses to settle for a nap as he begins a game of peek-a-boo .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .