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.
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
SQUEEZING their furry faces through a hole in a tree, a trio of curious baby squirrels leave their nest for the first time to explore their surroundings .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
A BUMPER season of births has left zoo with three of the cutest exotic kittens you're likely to see .
These uninvited guests ELEPHANTLY make their annual trip through the reception of this welcoming lodge .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
WELCOME to what could be the world's tallest TOTALLY wooden construction .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
