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.
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
The aurora lights captured in Blair Nebraska, America - WITH electrifying purple and illuminous green brightening up the night sky, this is the rare moment a flash of 'sprite' lightening was captured on camera .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
WITH A STERN look of determination on their faces, these adorable pooches perfect their doggy paddle as they dive head first into a swimming pool .
THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .
