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 chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
Leaping out of the ocean, a group of gentoo penguins fly through the air before landing safely on an iceberg .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .
Soldiers standing guard outside the Woolwich barracks in London - Two terror suspects are under armed guard in separate hospitals in London after a serving soldier was hacked to death in the street .
A GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .