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 little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
Jostling their quills into the noses of some unlucky cubs, this is the moment two feisty porcupines ALMOST defeat a pride of seven lions .
THIS alien-like bug would look more at home in outer-space but it can actually be found wriggling around here on Earth .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
WIDE EYED with a huge smile across her face, this little elephant is a picture of happiness .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .
IN a galaxy not so far away lies a magical display of lights that could be the latest image from NASA .
BRAIDED, sculpted and beaded, these are the eye-catching hairstyles worn by the tribal women of Angola .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
THESE kingfishers prove no rod is needed as they go fishing for their dinner .