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.
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
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 little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
GIANT garden sculptures don't beat about the bush .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .