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.
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
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 .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .