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 trout manages to escape the jaws of a hungry cormorant - only to find itself back inside the bird's long beak .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
Meet the human CCTV: a PCSO with a memory for faces so sharp he has apprehended more than 130 suspects in the last year alone with his eagle eyed talents .
RAISING his flipper, this two day old seal pup gives a wave to the camera .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
Primed and ready for action, this collection of striking images from the battlefield could be mistaken for authentic photos taking during World War II .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
AT 4,800 metres high and just three metres wide, this is the most dangerous road in the world .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .
An artist has transformed traditional Thanksgiving dinners into mini-masterpieces .