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.
THIS DANGER-mad female pensioner could be the oldest Brit to cage dive with CROCODILES .
SNUGGLING up against their teddy bears, these baby sloths could easily be mistaken for one of the cuddly toys .
IN a galaxy far, far away, this collection of stunning interstellar formations will leave you STARSTRUCK .
A couple celebrated tying the knot with a spectacular Alice in Wonderland-themed wedding reception .
A mining town in Australia’s outback appears to be completely deserted, but its residents have escaped the scorching heat by living in underground caves .
LIKE SUPERMAN carrying a slimy Lois Lane through the air this frog is treating its mate to a flying lesson .
A panic stricken kitten that got her head stuck in a car tyre has been freed by quick thinking RSPCA staff .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
From vivid greens to glowing pinks, the colours of the aurora borealis fill the night sky above a snow covered Lapland .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
A tiny puppy who lost his front legs after being hit by a train has been given and new LEASH of life with a set of wheels .
Hot on the heels of a little rabbit, this cheetah is on a mission to catch his prey .