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 doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
A small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
WONDERS of the world have been transformed into their mini-versions in a seven-year round the world adventure .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .
WE’RE all familiar with the heart-wrenching pictures of dogs abandoned in animal shelters, but one photographer has found an innovative way of showcasing the pooch’s personality .
Daniel Blore, 21, of Innage Crescent, Bridgnorth, stabbed his mother three times in the attack on January 11 this year, Stafford Crown Court heard .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
