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.
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
LINED up one by one on a deer’s back, these little birds give their wings a break as they catch a ride across London .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
From a floating jelly fish to a relaxed seal, Britain’s unappreciated beach life is captured above and below the water .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .