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.
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .