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 .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .