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.
Clinging on to their furry backs, mischievous monkeys appeared to enjoy the free transport as they rode around on a perturbed Capybara .
A doting seal smiles at her sweet little pup as she tickles its tummy on the beach .
A pair of chicks bravely decided to befriend a python, despite being the snake's favourite choice of food .
An elegant snowy owl spreads her wings and glides effortlessly above the snow covered field .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
HOTSPOT MEDIA - MILEY MASH-UP: MILEY CYRUS’ naked wrecking ball vid has been lampooned in this side-spitting photo-mashup .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .
A German photographer travelled around Africa where he met and photographed members of tribes in a series of intimate portraits .
Scurrying along the branch of a tree, a little squirrel pushes a pram packed full of Easter treats .
In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .
If you had to scrape the snow off your car this morning or slip-slide your way into work over icy pavements spare a thought for these little critters .
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .