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 terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .