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
LEAPING through the air this determined little mouse is on a mission for food .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
NEW DELHI, A woman activist of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party crosses a police barricade near the residence of ruling Congress party chief Sonia Gandhi during a protest against the recent rape of a five-year-old girl in New Delhi, India, April 21, 2013 .
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Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .