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.
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .
IN THE not so MISTY MOUNTAINS of Wiltshire, there lies an abandoned hobbit house .
This tranquil setting stretches for miles as the sun sets behind the mountain .
LYING back in the snow, these two polar bears share a cuddle as they call time out on playtime .
A COUNCIL has come under fire for slapping fines on people’s GRAVESTONES for breaching petty regulations on pot plants .
Beautiful turquoise waves rise and fall in a series of stunning images taken along the coastline of south-eastern Australia .
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate .
COVERING themselves in ash and face paint, these are the holy men who live their lives away from everyday society .