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 himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
A cheeky gorilla sticks her tongue out and plays up for the camera at Bronx Zoo .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
COURAGEOUS climbers descend 400 metres as they manoeuvre their way through thick walls of ice .
A trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
It’s a role reversal in the Visayan Sea as HUNDREDS of tiny, glistening eggs are carried around inside the mouth of their cardinalfish father .
