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 little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
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Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
At least three people have been killed and more than 100 injured, some seriously, in two explosions at the finish line of the Boston Marathon .