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.
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
SKIPPING on the spot, an adorable little owl embraces the 'running man' challenge .
SPARKLING bright inside their box, it’s hard to believe these diamonds are made from the cremated remains of the deceased .
Suspended FIFTY metres in the air, this is the last place that you would expect to find a fine dining experience .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .
A pair of snarling foxes go paw-to-paw and brawl after unexpectedly crossing paths .
An Italian photographer travelled to northern India where he visited poverty stricken suburbs and captured ordinary people in a series of intimate and expressive portraits .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .
PUCKERING up and enjoying some quality time, these are the most lovable monkeys on the planet .
SPLASHING in the water and fighting in-between rocks, these energetic tigers enjoy their fun-filled morning .