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 .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .