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.
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
STOOD side by side next to a busy road, these buildings were once bustling with life .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .