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.
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
Fishermen in Myanmar have perfected an unusual fishing technique by carefully balancing on one leg .
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The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
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A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .