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.
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
A NINJA red squirrel cuts a dashing figure as the little fella jumps up to ten-feet between treetops in the Yorkshire Dales .
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A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
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Surveying its surroundings, a tiny harvest mouse climbs the stem of a dandelion .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .