HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers. The 11x5ft pool, located in south-eastern California, was built by Austrian visual artist Alfredo Barsuglia. The free retreat includes a solar-powered filter and chlorination system, but visitors face a challenge if they want to take a dip.
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
SOME OF the sea’s most terrifying creatures show their softer side as they join a group of diners for lunch .
Ever wished you could live in a house just like Barbie's? Canadian sculptor Heather Benning has created the life-size dollhouse of her dreams out a derelict building .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .