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.
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
THIS is the shocking moment a clumsy radio newsreader plunged into a freezing canal while texting her boyfriend instead of looking where she was going .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .
A DETERMINED great blue heron holds on tightly to its prey as the furry gopher attempts to wriggle free .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
A puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
