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.
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
HEART-MELTING shots of a French bulldog and a ten-month-old French baby could be the cutest you’re likely to see .
THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS - 250 DRIVERS ARRESTED FOR STREET RACING IN BIRMINGHAM- In Pic - The start line on the Heartlands Parkway Nechels Birmingham .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .