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 .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
ALL IS not as it seems in these deceptive cityscapes .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .