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.
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
A unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .