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.
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
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 doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
AIRPORT staff have been put on alert after diet pills that come in grenade shaped containers sparked security alerts .
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
DIVING down at a speed of 75mph, this is the moment a hungry osprey caught his prey .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .