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.
SITTING on a burning sofa unable to move, one man turns his terrifying dreams into reality .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A cricket perches on an unusual seat after crawling up the snout of a crocodile .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
GLAMPING is taken to a whole new level in the form of the luxurious Pop-Up Hotel .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .