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 makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
Pic By Graham Gibson/ HotSpot Media - SHARK HYPNOTIST BALANCES SHARK IN PALM OF HIS HAND- In Pic - Diver Tom and Caribbean reef sharks in the Bahamas- A SHARK hypnotist balances these predators in the palm of his hand by sending them to sleep with a gentle nose rub .
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 .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .