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.
An adorable little squirrel wakes from a nap and pops out his tongue for the camera .
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 .
A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .
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Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
A BABY-faced burglar is starting a seven year stretch in custody after being nabbed by a Jaffa Cake .
POPE MOBBED BY THOUSANDS OF WORSHIPPERS IN RIO - Thousands of worshippers gather to celebrate the Papal visit on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro ,Brazil .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
From vibrant blues to dazzling oranges, these eye catching hummingbirds proudly show off their impressive colours .
WELCOME to the pretty 122-inch-tall red dwelling that lays claim to the title of the UK's smallest house .
Some will get up close and personal with Mother Nature’s deadliest animals to get the perfect shot, posing the question, what lengths will a photographer go to for that all important picture? But in this case, the question should be what depths .
Sprawled out on top of a log, this sleeping leopard takes a relaxing break from his daily routine .