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.
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WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
Splashing around in the water, a mother otter and her son are tangled in a family feud .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
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