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 pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
WELCOME to the real Frankenstein's lab where carefully pickled creatures are left to stew in jars .
SAILING over crystal clear waters, the Bajau people of Malaysia live their lives almost entirely at SEA .
One sheepdog is taking a well-deserved rest after giving birth to a whole WHEELBARROW-FUL of puppies .
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 .
A woman has told how she saved the life of her own rapist after he overdosed on pills shortly after attacking her .
MOUTH OPEN wide, this little stoat appears to be in mid-song as he belts out a tune for his onlookers .
Pic By HotSpot Media - PARROT RIDES ON THE TUBE - THIS pretty boy could be forgiven for forgetting his Oyst-aaarrrgh-card .
A woman who starved herself to look like Cheryl Cole has told how she shrunk to just under 5st 13lbs after developing anorexia .
A US firefighter has battled osteoarthritis and four hip replacements to break the world paddleboarding record .
A woman has revealed how she was left scarred for life after accidentally falling into a bonfire at a friend’s BBQ .
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 .