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.
FROM COLOURFUL autumn leaves to living trees at first glance you might miss these people blended with nature .
Something appears to have tickled this baby owl as he seems to be having a real HOOT .
One sheepdog is taking a well-deserved rest after giving birth to a whole WHEELBARROW-FUL of puppies .
An NHS 111 call handler who was forced to save her own life after contracting sepsis has walked down the aisle at her dream wedding .
These beautiful photographs show how these playful pods of dolphins make their own fun by gliding, flipping and spinning through the air whilst enjoying the sun on their backs .
MEET the little lion of suburbia with a mane that makes him look like a mini-king of the jungle .
With one hand rested on his belly and the other propping his head up, this lazy lizard takes an afternoon break .
RESTING his weary head on his flipper, this little seal pup takes a much needed nap after an afternoon of strenuous yoga .
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
A hypnotherapist filmed himself sexually abusing a 19-year-old patient while she was in a trance-like state .
PICKING up a tiny tea-pot with its paws, a little red squirrel struggles to prepare its morning tea .