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.
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
SNEAKING slowly into the water, this Bengal tiger plans a vicious attack on three unsuspecting deer .
A quiet Himalayan mountain village springs to life for a colourful Buddhist festival designed to expel evil spirits and bring happiness .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
A family of foster carers are facing bankruptcy and homelessness after they signed up to a Government scheme to renovate their house to be used for disabled children's short breaks .
LIKE A living balloon this baitball of sardines is ready to burst when threatened by a pointy nosed sailfish .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
A Brit photographer has captured one of the world's most camera-shy species of fish - during a game of underwater peek-a-boo .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .
A terrified moose, trapped in a frozen lake, bobs her head above the icey water and awaits her rescue .
AN ITALIAN mechanic has created the world’s most ferocious mini-car .