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 unique business in Birkenhead, Merseyside is sure to leave you HALF-CUT with its unusual pub and barbers combination .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
Lying angelically with a range of expressions etched on their tiny faces, little bundles of joy are innocently captured in their first few days in these adorable photographs .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .