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 small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
SITTING in the middle of a vast desert, an abandoned cinema is still waiting for its first movie to be screened .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .