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 .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
THIS unique holiday accommodation allows you to enjoy a full Flintstones experience .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .