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.
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
