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.
THROWING himself off 1,100ft bridges in a wheelchair, this is the PARALYSED base jumper who knows no fear .
A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
Balanced on one leg, a frog assumes the crane kick martial arts stance made famous in the movie The Karate Kid .
POWERFUL bolts of lightning illuminate the night sky in an incredible autumn storm over the Sardinian coastline .
LOCATIONS bursting with vibrant greens and chestnut browns, these photographs capture the peaceful English countryside in all its glory .
WITH a paw in the air and his tongue hanging from his mouth, it is clear to see that this little groundhog is struggling to wake up and leave behind the comfort of his burrow .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
Raising his arms above his head and lying flat on his back, a polar bear stretches as he sprawls out across the ice .