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 .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
This Robin Reliant appears to have taken a wrong turn after it ended up 15 feet high up in a TREE .
SURROUNDED by tens of thousands of fish, this outnumbered diver is dwarfed by a mass of sea life .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .