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 diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
Meet mother of four, Jackie Wright, whose bizarre fear means she is terrified of HOLES .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
A mum has celebrated each of her four pregnancies with a host of wacky stunts - including acrobatics, aerial contortion, pole-dancing and risque photo shoots .
HIDING behind its flipper, this little seal comes over a little camera shy .
A woman has spent over £11k to get the perfect body after a 9st weight loss left her with excess skin .