These amazing pictures are the sculptures of artist and animal enthusiast Calvin Nicholls, who using nothing but sheets of A4 brings to life many exotic creatures including lions, pandas and zebras as part of his paper zoo collection. Each piece takes around four weeks to produce and in some cases have taken up to two years with Nicholl demanding up to £16,000 for his art. Strikingly realistic and intricately observed, his collection in total amasses over 75 pieces and is on display at the Follett Library near Chicago, Illinois.Nicholls revealed the preparation that goes into each sculpture, insisting: 'In the case of an animal over a dozen drawings are done to get the musculoskeletal features correct.
Birds fly together: A pair of Mallard ducks captured in flight.
An fully grown Zebra and it's infant relax while a Panda eats through bamboo leaves.
Family affair: This group of beavers gnashing through some twigs.
A Frog looks set to leap whilst a Chameleon's impressive reflexes are exposed.
A paper sculpture of a Lion by artist Calvin Nicholls.
Hunting in packs: This pair of Wolves eyeing their next prey whilst a Chimpanzee cradles an infant.