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.
Southern England, the south-west and west Wales have been warned to expect more wild weather, with heavy rain and high tides possibly leading to coastal flooding and travel disruption over the weekend .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
A Canadian couple celebrated their engagement by recreating iconic moments from the film The Notebook .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
