A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .

An American man who suffered horrific third-degree burns to 70 percent of his body in a childhood accident has faced his fears by becoming a firefighter .

EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .

The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .

DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .

A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .

WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .

MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .

A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .

SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .

Say cheese! This cheeky chappy isn’t in the mood to live up to his scary reputation as he is pictured here cracking a killer smile as he goes about his daily business .

A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .