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.
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
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' .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
These photographs of extreme weather capture storms furiously rolling across the sky above America .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
