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 .

High up in the mountains and thousands of feet off the ground, a party of climbers were in for a shock as they came face to face with this frightening leap of faith .

SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .

BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .

A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .

BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .

A feisty squirrel takes on a fearsome foe when he decides to tackle a T-REX .

SHOVELLING food into his mouth, this hungry gorilla enjoys a peaceful moment at dinner time .

COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .

HOTSPOT MEDIA - BRAVE TOT ALLERGIC TO SUN: Leighton Brownrigg, 2 .

SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .

A woman has revealed how she was left scarred for life after accidentally falling into a bonfire at a friend’s BBQ .