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.
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
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' .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .