You might be wondering, is that lion alive, and if so, how did the photographer get so close? The lion's fine (evidently he doesn't mind bugs).

Burrard-Lucas got this shot using a camera-mounted, remote-controlled rover. He's been able to achieve photos of unrivaled intimacy using his BeetleCam invention—though some cameras do get destroyed when they pique his subjects' curiosity.

This article appeared in the September/October 2017 edition with the headline "Insect's-Eye View."

Want to see more? Check out our slideshow profile on Will Burrard-Lucas, with some choice photos of lions, elephants, African wild dogs, and hyenas.