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.
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
IT'S the iconic TV show that influenced a whole generation in the 1990s .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
SWIMMING next to 40 tonne whales, dare-devil divers take the plunge with these gentle giants of the sea .