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.
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
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WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
A striped marlin means business as it spots lunch and spears a small fish .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
A cheeky chipmunk offers some of his spare food, before deciding against the idea and shoving the extra peanut into his already crammed mouth .
