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.
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
A PENSIONER was left with a fractured jaw after being beaten and robbed outside his home in Birmingham last weekend .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .