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 woman has lost an incredible 13st after a group of men cruelly threw a kebab at her as she walked down the street .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
HMS Ark Royal arrives in the Turkish port of Aliaga at the ship scrapping firm Leyal’s yard .
A mum-of-two has worn the same t-shirt for an entire year to raise awareness of a 1 in 7 million condition that prevents her daughter from talking .
Kaitlin pictured aged nine - Heart pounding, Kaitlin Womack stared in shock at a Facebook post on her phone .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .