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 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 .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
An Indonesian farmer is dragged through muddy water as he clings to the tails of two charging cows .
RACING through the mountain range on horseback, the Kazakh people practice their ancient tradition of hunting with golden eagles .
FROM MRS Patmore to Lady Sybil, these barking mad illustrations show the WOOF-er side of some of our most loved Downton characters .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A WIMBLEDON-mad couple will be creating a racket this summer - after installing a TENNIS COURT in their living room .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
DIPPING and diving their way through this bumpy journey, these giraffe's duck for cover as they dodge multiple cables and wires .
A little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .