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.
With the full moon looming behind him, this polar bear nestles down for the night .
DIVING boffins fired harpoons into 30-foot-long whale sharks in a bid to put the sea-beasts on Google Maps .
HUDDLED together on a branch, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls soak up the sun .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
Armed with a snorkel, flippers and her skimpy bikini, an intrepid female free diver swims alongside an array of reef sharks .
With their guts spewing and eyes hanging out, these are the cuddly toys children might be reluctant to curl up to .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .