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.
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .