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.
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .
CONTRASTING settings reveal some of England’s most beautiful landscapes in all their glory .
A lively lemon shark grins into the camera and showcases his impressive teeth .
MESMERIZING night sky photographs offer a spellbinding look at the stars .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
LEAPING for joy five-feet above the waves this baby whale cutie is saying HELLO to its family after being lost .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .