SURREAL WILDLIFE

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.

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FLORESCENT PLANKTON LIGHT UP AUSTRALIAN SEA

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ABANDONED CARE HOME LIES FORGOTTEN

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BIG FOOT 'JESUS BIRD'

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STUNNING ALICE IN WONDERLAND WEDDING RECEPTION

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SHIVERING SQUIRREL

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GATEWAY TO THE UNDERWORLD

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ADORABLE BABY ORANGUTAN PLAYS WITH MUM

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WOMAN DIES AFTER TAXI STABBING

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SPECTACULAR AURORA BOREALIS

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BRAVE LEOPARD BEFRIENDS A CROC

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