NATURE PAPARAZZIS prove you don't have to be Justin Bieber or Cheryl Cole to attract a pack of photographers. As these pictures show, in many respects human stars have it easy compared to these celebs of the animal world - who must survive the animal jungle under the media gaze. These photographs, captured by photographic safari guide Zane Engelbrecht, 25, capture some of the wilds most beautiful creatures as animal paps get up close and personal. These pictures show nature photographers getting up close with snakes, cheetahs, rhinos and even lions, as they go to any lengths to get their perfect shots.
EAGERLY BITING his nails, this little squirrel is clearly nervous of looming predators as he searches for his meal .
PERCHED on a branch, these two frogs hold hands as they look into the camera .
From foster care to the MAGICAL world of cosplay, a young girl’s dreams become reality after being adopted by a photography loving couple .
HOPPING onto the scales, these adorable baby Humboldt penguins are ready for their first weigh-in .
UNDERWATER and above-water seaside shots show the best of British beach-life .
Exploding out of the water, a great white shark performs a backflip during a hunt for seals .
FIFTEEEN years after it was closed pictures by a British teacher show the calamity Hong Kong airport that was closed for being too dangerous .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
A brave leopard kicks back and relaxes in the sunshine - just inches from an enormous crocodile .
Families in an Indian slum put their lives on the line by living on top of an ACTIVE railway track .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
TRYING their best to wriggle away, three adorable tiger cubs receive their health checks at Chester Zoo .