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.
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
FROM A mini table and chairs to a detailed violin, it’s hard to believe these incredible sculptures are all carved into the nib of PENCILS .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
Throwing their arms up in the air, these energetic squirrels play a game of ball with a walnut .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
A disabled sheep is enjoying a new fleece of life after receiving a specially-designed wheelchair .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .