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
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
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A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
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SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
