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.
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
Struggling home entertainment chain Blockbuster has been slammed for advertising its workers' jobs while they are still in them in order to scare them into working harder .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .