A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted. Many of the buildings lie abandoned, yet are still furnished with the personal belongings of their previous owners. English photographer Cat Burton visited the eerie town of Bodie, which used to have a population of 10,000, to see a real life American ghost town. The 29-year-old, of Donington, Lincolnshire, says: “I was on a road trip around California and a few people had recommended visiting Bodie, and I’m so glad I made the time to stop here
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
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Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
A carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .