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.
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
A grey whale and her calf greet an audience of awestruck admirers on the Pacific coast of Baja California Sur, Mexico .
DASHING through the snow, this little stoat is on the lookout for a Christmas feast .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
