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.
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .
WIDE EYED and staring straight down the lens of the camera, this intrigued seal is ready for his close up .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
Throwing a right hook as he launches onto his opponent with his gnarling teeth at the ready, this is the OTTER-LY ruthless showdown between two otters .