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.
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
MASKED intruders look sinister but really they are a gang of urban exploring pranksters .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
The gunslingers are long gone and tumbleweeds have taken over at this abandoned American Wild West Theme Park in Cornwall .
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 .
A couple have tied the knot in a spectacular Harry Potter-themed wedding which cost £45,000 .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
PERCHING on the edge of a flower, these loved-up caterpillars can't resist each other as they enjoy a romantic moment together .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .