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
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .