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.
THIS is the EXPLOSIVE moment when a 50 metre high pylon came crashing down to earth in a rural field .
THIS LITTLE squirrel tries to keep himself snug as snow starts to fall around him .
A Little owl looks down the lens of a camera and gives the photographer a cheeky wink .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
Like a scene from a fairytale, THOUSANDS of fireflies create an enchanting glow as they dance in a forest .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
From giant mountains to vast deserts, an American photographer spent a year capturing the diverse and beautiful landscape of the United States .
Swimming side by side with divers, these manatees will do anything they can to stay warm .
Kevin Silva, 52 from Indiana in the USA, has spent an estimated £65K ($100K) on Batman trinkets over the years, and even keeps his 2,500-item haul in his very own basement 'Bat Cave' .