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.
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .