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.
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
STEPFORD wives from the 1950's and 60's are performing history's most sexist exercise programme .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
This was the chaotic scene when the driver of a 4x4 vehicle became periously trapped under his vehicle for an HOUR when it overturned after a crash on a busy motorway .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .