SURREAL WILDLIFE

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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ADORABLE STOAT HUNTS IN THE SNOW

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FRIENDLY TOAD READY FOR HIS CLOSE UP

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POOCHES POSE IN THEIR ELABORATE HEADSCARF COLLECTION

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OUT OF THIS WORLD PLANET CAKES

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SHOCKING CCTV OF WOMEN AND CHILD HIT AND RUN

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VIBRANT WOODPECKER FEEDS HER YOUNG

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