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.
THIS RING of fire in the sky is the annular solar eclipse that wowed our cousins down-under .
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 .
SNUGGLED up in the hay away from the elements, this adorable hoglet has sought solace with a familiar friend .
Swirling water and sand create amazing aerial images of river deltas across Iceland .
PERCHING on top of a gate, this young barn swallow waits patiently for his mum to return with dinner .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
A toddler has shrugged off death an incredible 10 times thanks to his parents who revive him with the kiss of life every two weeks .
WITH his spiked ears and yellow and blue body, a colourful monkey bears an uncanny resemblance to Marvel Comics’ Wolverine .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .