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.
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
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THIS is the shocking moment a clumsy radio newsreader plunged into a freezing canal while texting her boyfriend instead of looking where she was going .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
