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.
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A young otter wades through a lake with his eyes set on an older rival’s fish .
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .
THE THOUGHT OF BECOMING shipwrecked on a remote destination would fill most holidaymakers with dread .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
CCTV shows a dark figure dumping the dog- A pet dog suffering with cancer has been put down after being dumped at an animal rescue in what officials said is the worst abandonment of any animal they have witnessed .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .