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.
SOARING through the air, this is the moment a hungry tawny owl arrives home with dinner .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
THIS is the incredible moment a pelican throws a fish into the air and SLAM DUNKS it into its enormous throat sack .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
FORGET Thorpe Park this summer as this is a 50 mile-per-hour ride over the Colorado River CANYON .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
A lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
