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 .

A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .

Most people bend over backwards to keep children entertained, but this baboon show us how it’s done .

RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .

FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .

AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .

The UK's first hotline - and possibly the galaxy's - for people who have been targeted by aliens has opened to the public .

A Crohn's sufferer has told of her humiliation after she soiled herself when a Co-op staff member reportedly refused to let her use the toilet .

FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .

SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .

A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .

A group of whale sharks gather to feed underneath a fisherman’s boat off the coast of Papua, Indonesia .