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.
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
WITH the mystical clouds forming a thick blanket and the electrifying lights below, these stunning pictures provide a unique view of the cityscape of Dubai taken from the tallest building in the world .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
LIFTING their heads high and bumping beaks, these aggressive pelicans clash over fish .
With a dust covered coat hung from a wardrobe door and a pair of glasses left on a shelf, a remote farmhouse lies abandoned in the Welsh countryside .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
Fetching a tiny carrot and a head-shaped snowball, a red squirrel builds the perfect snowman .
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 .