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 .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
A grandmother has told how she has been unable to feel emotion for the last 12 years thanks to heart drugs she had to take in order to survive .
Meet the world's most lifelike Disney princess - a 21-year-old man from California .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
A woman who was addicted to GREGGS has lost 9st after giving up her favourite food .
Is your cat bored? Do his usual playthings simply not do it for him anymore? Not to worry - there's an app for that .
A medical student has gone from chunky to hunky after being dumped by his ex- girlfriend for being too 'chubby' .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
A first-time mum has told how she was allergic to her unborn baby after she developed an angry red rash all over her body .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .