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.
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
An aerial view of flooding in Gloucestershire .
STOLEN £2K BULLDOG REUNITED WITH FAMILY VIA TWITTER - A £2,000 bulldog puppy snatched from her home by burglars has been reunited with her family thanks to Twitter .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .