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 GLOWING range of greens and blues sweep across the sky in a spectacular display of light .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
USUALLY full to bursting, these London Underground stations stand silent and completely commuter free .
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A BIKINI swim with jellyfish sounds like the most painful past-time on the planet .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .