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 pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .
PUSHING the diver out of his way, this little sea turtle shows he’s not in the mood for photographs .
A British jewellery designer with a passion for London's iconic Gherkin has created a pen with an INK-REDIBLE price tag of £27,500 .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .