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 lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
AN ARRAY of colours, from pinks to blues and oranges, fill the night sky to create an amazing collection of interstellar patterns .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
