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.
EXPERTLY camouflaged, this clever panther chameleon knows how to catch its prey by surprise .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
It's incredible to think anyone could live in such horrendous squalor - yet two men have been prosecuted for keeping their homes in such revolting conditions that it was no longer fit for their animals .
RACING down the slopes in her tiny ski gear, this TWO-YEAR-OLD girl has already mastered the art of skiing .
Playing, splashing and generally messing around, these polar bears show they certainly have a soft spot for the water, and not just each other .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .
LUMINOUS green rocks could easily be a beach from Superman's homeland of Krypton .
A little caterpillar fearlessly scampers down a branch and confronts a praying mantis .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
