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.
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .