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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ANTS IN TUG OF WAR

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IDYLLIC ICELAND

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AN OTTER-ONE BITES THE DUST

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ABANDONED CARE HOME LIES FORGOTTEN

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PEEKABOO SQUIRRELS EMERGE FROM THEIR NEST

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EASTER ISLAND REPLICA STATUES DESTROYED IN SEA FALL

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CUTEST PICTURES OF PUPPIES AND BABY EVER

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FIREFLIES ILLUMINATE AN ENCHANTING FOREST IN TAIWAN

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BIRD FISHING

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