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.
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A BROWN bear wades through waters in Alaska and waits for his lunch .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
