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.
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
BURSTING from the water, a beautiful but deadly Sumatran tiger jumps for food in an Indonesian zoo .
A dog was SOW close to death after she dangerously swallowed a two-inch NEEDLE-Cute Shih Tzu Daisy could have pierced her intestines after eating the long needle and thread after finding it on the carpet .
SWIMMING in unison, millions of silverside fish dwarf the divers .
A brave praying mantis makes an unusual friend in an Oriental garden lizard .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
At first glance what might look like ordinary rusty bridge and road railings, are in fact amazing works of art .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .