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 little clownfish opens its mouth to reveal a blood sucking intruder living on its tongue .
A host of websites that are almost twenty years old are collecting a cult following thanks to their retro appeal .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
HUNDREDS of colour coordinated yarns lie abandoned in this once thriving textile mill .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
These adorable pictures show the moment two cuddly red panda cubs take their first look at the outside world and are weighed for the very first time .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
From the rolling hills of the Brecon Beacons to the still waters in the Lake District, these photographs capture autumnal landscapes across Great Britain perfectly .
SQUABBLING over the last piece of grain, these hungry squirrels are determined to stock up on as much food as possible .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
A trio of ants are locked in a tug of war over a fly as they pull the bug by its legs .