AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community. These surreal wildlife scenarios are the work of Swiss photographer John Wilhelm. The 43-year-old's passion for taking photos, along with a healthy dose of imagination, led him into the world of fantasy photography, where animals can accomplish incredible and sometimes controversial feats. For John, the only limit is his imagination.
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
TOMORROW (Saturday) marks the 28th anniversary of the nuclear disaster that left the city of Chernobyl devastated .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A HEIGHT-addicted airline pilot has taken pictures of the Dubai from 1,300-feet .