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.
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A kingfisher’s bright blue and orange feathers glisten in the sunlight as the bird dives into a lake .