A group of endangered animals was ready for their close-up when they won the modeling job of a lifetime posing for famed photographer, Lennette Newell, and RadarOnline.com has stunning pictures from the furry and scaly photo shoots.

The Los Angeles, California-based photographer has been snapping the rare animals for four years and has now compiled a collection of her most adorable images to raise awareness of wildlife conservation in her new portfolio, Animals.

PHOTOS: World’s Most Stunning Wild Animals Strike A Pose

The amazingly charismatic shots include 18 endangered or vulnerable species, and while some are in character snarling or growling, others appear to be laughing at the camera or just hanging around having fun.