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 .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
FROM a HOLLYWOOD actress to the face of an innocent child, these are incredible drawings with an unlikely twist .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .