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 pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
SPURTING water 20ft into the air, this is one well you wouldn't want to dip your bucket into .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
SNOWBOARDING in your £2,000 wedding dress sounds like a nightmare for most brides .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .