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.
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
