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 trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
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This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
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A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
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A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .