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.
HUDDLING under a leaf, a pair of adorable Javan scops owls take shelter from the rain .
SPLASHING around in a paddling pool, this little elephant soaks up the sunshine .
This cheeky chappie is getting into all kinds of monkey business as he enjoys cooling off on a scorching hot day .
THESE are the Disney Princesses you wouldn't want to run into in a dark alley .
GETTING behind the camera, this monkey practices his photography skills on his friends .
A KITTEN'S teaparty and rat's playing dominoes are the bizarre creations by one of Britain's great eccentrics pictured in an incredible new book .
From squids to Star Wars, these flipping marvellous creations are pancake portraits .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
BOXING DAY has come early for this pair of feisty squirrels, as their Christmas party quickly turns sour .
Full of tired and busy commuters, these underground stations are rarely admired for their architecture or beauty .