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.
AN American accountant has grown the world's biggest MELON and smashed his way into the record books with his mammoth 350 .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
WITH the phosphorescent blobs and mesmerising patterns, these spectacular images may look like the hall marks of an enchanted forest but it is in fact the scene of thousands of dancing FIREFLIES .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
The claws come out at meal time as a group of white tailed eagles brawl over road-kill .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
