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.
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .
This frozen lighthouse in Michigan could easily be mistaken for a still from the snow swept disaster movie The Day After Tomorrow .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
A mischievous fox cub demonstrates his playful side by biting his sibling’s tail .
Pouncing down on top of his twin brother, these two snow leopard cubs practice their kung-fu moves .
TENNIS was a game made for three according to the first Victorian rule book .
STRETCHING his little legs in the air, a smiley leaf-tailed gecko breaks free from his old, scaly skin .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
A Romanian photographer has captured the unique patterns of hundreds of human eyes in a series of striking macro shots .
A SERENE turquoise glow glimmers from underneath these powerful icebergs .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
