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.
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
As sunlight cascades through its vibrant stained glass windows, every inch of the Nasir-ol-Mulk Mosque bursts with colour .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
YOU’VE heard of the northern lights now feast your eyes on the natural wonder of the SOUTHERN lights .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
