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 .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
