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.
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
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 .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
More weather chaos is heading our way, with ice and snow already hitting areas across Birmingham .