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.
SAT with his arms folded and a cross look on his face, this Gorilla looks like he's had enough of the Christmas holidays already .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
CAUSING a splash, this determined kingfisher goes hunting for dinner .
This is the amazing moment two white-tailed kites take an in-flight meal - exchanging prey at 100 foot high in mid air .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
FLOATING effortlessly on his back, this little otter laps up a rare glimmer of English spring sunshine .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .