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.
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .
A floating market in Indonesia is bursting with vibrant colours as wooden rowing boats loaded with fruit and vegetables crowd the river .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
DINING under the stars, this restaurant takes you back in time - inside an ancient cave .
OFFERING a glimpse into the past, a mash-up of old and new photographs show how the world’s biggest cities have changed .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .