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 puppy bit off more than he could chew when he stole a six inch Chinese spare rib from his owner and swallowed it WHOLE, Cheeky Staffordshire bull terrier Rossi had his life SPARED when he underwent a life-saving operation to remove the bone from his stomach after swiping part of the takeaway meal .
Sitting all alone on drift ice in the Arctic Ocean, this lonely little fella looks lost .
A hungry hippo is seconds away from catching a bird in its gigantic jaws .
FISTS fly as two gorillas take each other on in a dramatic battle .
GLIDING through the water, these delightful frogs show off their vibrant colours as they practice their FROG crawl .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
A diver attempts to control rising numbers of lionfish by feeding the venomous species to Caribbean reef sharks .
LYING flat out on his back, this little meerkat makes the most of the English sunshine .
Dogs catch waves at the Coronado Bay dog surf championships Saturday 22nd June 2013- DOG SURFING mutts have never looked so gnarly .
An intrepid explorer hopes to be reunited with his travel partner, after his cuddly toy companion was stolen .