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.
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .
Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .
VENTURING into the ocean with self-made spears and nets, the fishermen of Zanzibar put their lives on the line when they catch food for their families .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
SURROUNDED by divers, a hungry green sea turtle enjoys being the centre of attention .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
A makeup artist from the West Midlands magically transforms herself into famous cartoon characters using body paint .
AT first glance these images could easily be mistaken for photographs, but they are in-fact real life drawings created using nothing but coloured pencils .