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.
FLEXING his muscles and staring straight at his opponent, this bodybuilding squirrel is the nuts .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
A photographer has travelled the length of the UK capturing lighthouses and their picturesque surroundings .
A blanket of fog is lit up by the colourful glowing lights of the city below .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
HUNDREDS of hot air balloons decorate the sky above Turkey as the rising sun illuminates the spectacular scenery below .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
STAIRWAY obsessed photographers have captured psychedelic shots that will mesmerise you .