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.
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A pair of BEAUTIFUL rescue sea turtles spot their catch in the waters of the Great Barrier Reef .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
STARING eagerly into the camera, this little toad is full of curiosity .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
Complete with core, mantle and crust, these incredible planet cakes are truly out of this world .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .