Japanese artist Masayoshi Matsumoto has taken the art of twisting party balloons to new heights with his latest animal creations.

The artist uses only balloons - and his website states that he did not use adhesive or magic pens on any of the creations photographed below.

Image copyright Masayoshi Matsumoto

Image copyright Masayoshi Matsumoto

Image copyright Masayoshi Matsumoto

Image copyright Masayoshi Matsumoto

Image copyright Masayoshi Matsumoto