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 carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
A teenage girl nicknamed 'spotty dog' by school bullies has embraced the hundreds of birthmarks that cover her entire face and body .
A woman who has suffered over 200 allergic reactions in seven years, has been crowned a BEAUTY QUEEN .
SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .
PERCHED on a branch, this Little Owl plays third wheel to two love birds .
Grandmother Janet Kirby was told she couldn't board her plane home after being accused of assault .
Lauren Kilgariff, 29, was with husband, Shaun, 31, for four years .
ESCAPING A LANDFILL FUTURE, these amazing science fiction inspired sculptures are made from everyday objects .
A dog whose forehead skin was so heavy that he was going blind has finally seen his owner again after undergoing a £1K FACELIFT .
Blonde teen Jess Stubbs has certainly got girl power - as Britain’s youngest TRUCKER .
FROM motorcycling to department store shopping these spookily faceless people are part of the Chinese-fad for wearing protective solar-visors in public .