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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RELAXING SNOW MONKEY

WITHOUT A care in the world, this little snow monkey puts his feet up and settles in for a snooze .

PEEK-A-BOO FISH: BRIT SNAPPER MAKES RARE FIND

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PLAYFUL OWL PLAYS HIDE AND SEEK

A cheeky owl fancies a game of hide and seek as it peeps out from behind a tree .

ABANDONED WILD WEST THEME PARK

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MONKEY LOVE

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WEDDING CAKE FAIL

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THE EVOLUTION OF GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL

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SLEEP PARALYSIS DREAMS TURNED REALITY

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ADORABLE CHIMP SHOWS OFF GYMNASTIC SKILLS

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KISS OF LIFE TODDLER

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