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.
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
If you tune into primetime coverage of the 2012 Olympic Games, you’re most likely going to see London’s new Aquatic Center from many angles as athletes from all around the globe compete for the top spot on the podium .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
With stunning scenery and otherworldly vistas, Iceland’s rural beauty is inescapable – especially for Hollywood .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
AN EXERCISING turtle and an ice-skating chick are hardly everyday exploits in the animal community .