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.
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
WITH THEIR adorable big round eyes and fluffy white fur, these baby seals are cute enough to melt any heart .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
ARMED with her camera, bikini and flippers, this brave diver goes swimming with SHARKS .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
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 .