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 .
A Birmingham man inspired by sci-fi film Wall-E, has created a one- wheeled vehicle, controlled by signals from his BRAIN .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
