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.
This starling and prairie dog will not back down an inch as they have a fearsome stand-off over who gets to eat a nut .
A lazy otter finds the ideal spot to soak up the sun and sleep off his lunch .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
When couples talk about wanting a white wedding, few will be referring to getting hitched on a glacier sat on top of an active volcano .
MEET the underwater British seal who is so friendly he loves to grapple divers like a friendly puppy dog .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
BALANCING on top of a tree, this bear cub puts her climbing skills to the test .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
