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 .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
FLYING through the air, these delighted pooches pull their best poses mid-flight .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
