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 .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
This is the moment a puffin delved into the ocean and bit off more than he could chew to collect a beak full of fish .
Those with a fear of flying and a ticket to Lukla Airport will want to look away now .
FEAST your eyes onthe £3K luxury yurts that rock legend Mick Jagger will be basking in between Glastonbury performances this weekend .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .