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.
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
SURROUNDED by a snowstorm, these young polar bears battle the elements - as well as each other .
WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .
SHOWING off her best assets for the camera, this cheeky orangutan is in the mood for love, puckering up her lips to blow the biggest kiss she can .
BEAUTIFULLY lit by the dim glow of lanterns, a cave in Iceland is transformed into the perfect wedding venue .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
This hungry white tiger has just one thing on her mind - to taste fresh meat .