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.
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
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' .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
