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 BLIND school-girl whose growth has been stunted by a rare medical condition is finding her feet again with the help of a specially made mini-cane .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A medical student has gone from chunky to hunky after being dumped by his ex- girlfriend for being too 'chubby' .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
A little boy was left fighting for his life in hospital after a horrific allergic reaction to epilepsy medication made his skin fall off in chunks .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .