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 may look like a monster car engine that will leave petrol heads in a spin, but it is in fact a rather snazzy looking COFFEE MACHINE .
PRANKSTER Dom Joly was so livid when he was slapped with a parking ticket that he took to Twitter to vent his anger – only to discover he was the victim of his own gag! The comic got a taste of his own medicine when he was tricked by a fellow joker for the first time in a decade .
THIS incredible shimmer of silver fish mirrors the image of that of an underwater tornado .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
ROLLING up snow in its tiny paws, this little squirrel is looking for a snowball fight .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
A chipmunk, with his cheeks full to bursting, has no intention of leaving with an empty stomach .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .