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 .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
A curious red squirrel takes a break from collecting nuts and tries her hand at photography .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
Destroyed buildings and overturned cars are seen after a huge tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma, near Oklahoma City, May 20, 2013 .