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.
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
AN OLD ENGLISH cottage packed full of history and valuables has been left to rot .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
A northern potoo shows it is a master of disguise as it perches on a tree stump and blends into the bark .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
This is the moment a nimble red fox and a lumbering Alaskan brown bear were locked in a tense stand-off .
A middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
