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.
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
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 .
15-foot-long great white sharks on the hunt, in False Bay, South Africa - SHOCK and awe pictures of 15-foot-long great whites on the hunt will leave you stunned .