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.
BEHIND the doors of this building, with its stacks of mattresses and discarded remains of wheelchairs, lies another victim of austerity cuts .
WITH HIS PAW covering his mouth, this cheeky cub looks amused by something .
Vikki Jose, 26 loves nothing more than lavishing gifts on her loved ones at Christmas time .
A TEN-THOUSAND square foot wide Avatar-style grove is such a beauty it will leave you feeling VINE .
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 .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A group of shelter dogs showcase their loveable personalities in a series of passport-style photographs - in the hope of finding their forever homes .
A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .
A young mum has told how a phantom pregnancy almost destroyed her dream of having a second child .
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
A dog whose forehead skin was so heavy that he was going blind has finally seen his owner again after undergoing a £1K FACELIFT .