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 trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
AN ANGRY giraffe gave a bush-riding cyclist a scare when he stomped his £2K bike into the dirt .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
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 .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
