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
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
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FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
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Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .