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.
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
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Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
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THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .