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 small Indian monkey is seemingly gob-smacked after reading the latest stock market news .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
An osprey soars through the air at 30 miles per hour before swooping down to catch its prey from a lake .
SITTING quietly at the edge of the lake, these two baby bears watch and learn as the adults hunt for fish .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A man who conned tax officials out of £34 million and funded a lavish lifestyle of luxury hotels and restaurants has been jailed for one of the longest sentences in British criminal fraud history .
THIS may look like a dolphin through jumping hoops, but it is in fact nothing more than a clever 3D pencil drawing .