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 .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
A transgender woman has beaten the bullies after spending £25K on surgery to become a beauty pageant queen .
A medical student has gone from chunky to hunky after being dumped by his ex- girlfriend for being too 'chubby' .
A woman has been left scarred for life after a botched eye lift burnt her eyelids .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
AFTER splashing out on sexy black lingerie, Paige Way was excited for a romantic night away at a swanky hotel with her boyfriend .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .