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.
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 .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
SEA LIFE and greenery in one shot show nature at its very best .
A once bustling gold rush town in Mono County, California now stands completed deserted .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
This longhorn beetle demon-strates a dark side as it looks just like the devil .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
Peering curiously into a basket hanging off the arms of a snowman, this little squirrel appears fascinated by the snowy figure .
WRAPPED up in classy headscarves, these adorable pooches are the picture of sophistication .
WITH A LITTLE cap of fresh snow resting on his head, this squirrel tries his best to pull off his new look .
A BLIND man was battered with a brick in a sickening attack by two thugs .