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 carefree bear cub reclines in the water with his feet raised in the air .
Enjoying life’s little pleasures is something that many struggle to do .
A TAXIDERMY truck spotted in America’s Deep South could be the most gruesome wagon on the road .
A diving guide leaves a shark completely docile and balanced in the palm of his hand .
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
FULLY equipped with a kitchen and lounge, it's hard to believe this modern holiday let is actually a BUS .
BREATHING life back into old photographs, these black and white images are transformed by colour .
ROLLING across a 65-metre-high viaduct in the Alps, the red carriages of the Bernina Express add a splash of colour to the spectacular snow-covered Swiss surroundings .
MAKING himself at home, this little snail perches happily on top of this frog's head .
FROM KISSING an alligator on the nose to walking over broken glass, this fearless daredevil is a real life female JACKASS .
WEARING tiny Christmas accessories, these adorable babies get into the spirit of the season .