NATURE PAPS

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.

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SNOWY SQUIRRELS PLAY A GAME OF BALL

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PLAYFUL OWL PLAYS HIDE AND SEEK

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FROM a Kung-Fu professional to a mini incredible hulk, these are the babies you wouldn't want to mess with .

SPELLBINDING ENGLISH STAR TRAILS

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A POOL WITH A VIEW

The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .

SIBLING RIVALRY

SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .

HYENA HAS THE LAST LAUGH

This brave Hyena finally catches his pray among the thousands of flamingos, Lake Nakuru, Kenya - OUTNUMBERED among thousands of flamingos, this bold hyena is not put off from hunting for a morning snack .