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 young orangutan comes over all shy as she hides her face behind a broken bucket .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
A luxury caravan with a price tag of ONE MILLION DOLLARS is due to hit the road later this year .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .