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.
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
VIBRANT bursts of colour fill the screen as beautiful flowers blossom in these time-lapse videos .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
A project to create an underwater tribute to the stone Moai statues of Easter Island ended in disaster when 15 replica structures were destroyed after toppling from a boat and into the sea .
A pair of adorable polar bear cubs play-fight with each other in the Alaskan snow .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .