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.
WITH STUNNING colours and serene scenes, these photographs capture the otherworldly beauty of the English coast .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
A SHOCKING cartoon of a black man carrying bags saying‘’zippadydoohdah zip-up immigrant bags’ has appeared in a shop window and is being investigated by police .
SWIMMING slowly towards the shore, a small group of bottlenose dolphins arrive for breakfast at a beach in Western Australia .
THIS BIGFOOT 'Jesus bird' may look silly, but he's perfectly designed for walking on water .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
FLAUNTING its new accessory, a fashionable green dumpy tree frog poses for the camera while wearing a SNAIL as a hat .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .