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.
The dog having been pulled from the car - A police officer smashed a window in the blue Chrysler car to free the dog which was in visible distress .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .