A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves. The town of Coober Pedy is home to over 1,500 people, as well as hotels, restaurants and churches, all of which are located up to 100ft below ground. “Coober Pedy is renowned for its below-ground residences, called dugouts, which are used to avoid the scorching daytime heat,” says photographer Abigail Varney, who visited the unusual town, located 846km north of Adelaide.
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
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AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .