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 lazy tree frog, tired of hopping along a branch, chooses the slowest form of transport when it jumps on top of an unsuspecting snail .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .
SOARING at 112 miles per hour through the air, this petite blonde certainly lives up to her title as the fastest flying woman in the world .
WITHOUT a care in the world, this little chimpanzee shows off her gymnastic skills as she swings around her enclosure .
WELCOME to the 125 decibel boombox bus that could damage your hearing if you party too close to its giant speakers .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
A proud gorilla mum welcomes her newborn baby western lowland gorilla, a critically endangered species .
With the vivid red smoke billowing into the sky amid the misty sand dunes, these are the blissful views provided at the break of dawn at a volcano .