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 doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
Sam Notaro built his own flood defences to protect his four-bedroom home in Moorland, Somerset Flooding is likely to get worse around Somerset as groundwater levels continue to rise .