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.
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
Gigantic 100ft waves create the perfect playground for dare-devil surfers from across the world .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
