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.
Megan Brailsford, 32, from Cambridgeshire, met Daniel Dugdale, 29, in September 2020 .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .