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 .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
When mum-of-three Becky Tully was told she couldn’t have any more children due to health reasons, she refused to give up on having the little girl she had always wanted .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
A man has made a SPUD-TACULAR amount of money sending potatoes in the post .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .