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 middle spotted woodpecker swoops into her nest and feeds her young in a forest in Trentino, Italy .
A diver explores the crystal clear waters of the Silfra canyon in southern Iceland, which is the only place on Earth where you can dive or snorkel between two continental plates .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
THIS ONE of a kind experience brings a whole new meaning to the phrase 'a coffee to go' .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
BASKING in smug satisfaction, a confident squirrel gives a wink to the camera .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .