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 photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
With luminous colours and alien- like features, these magical mushrooms look like they belong on another planet .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
CAMPED out in the middle of a forest, these unusual hut hotels take you back to basics .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .
