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 .
One sheepdog is taking a well-deserved rest after giving birth to a whole WHEELBARROW-FUL of puppies .
A coroner stunned an inquest into a honeymooner who died abroad today by asking her husband if he was involved in her drugs death .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
While the various controversies rumble on regarding transport, security issues and overly-officious copyright enforcement, a couple of designers is saying what we're all thinking about the Olympics - and putting it on bags .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
A Crohn's sufferer has slammed doctors who allegedly accused her of being anorexic after she lost 10st in just three months .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
AN underground HOBBIT motel inspired by JRR Tolkien is just one of the unique places to stay at the world's most unusual hotel complex .
A Canadian woman who is obsessed with all things mythical has had her ears cut and shaped to look like an ELF .