Lily Allen's Q photoshoot

Lily Allen is escorted to the photoshoot by photographer John Wright. But where is the panther? Photograph: Q Magazine

Wright shows Allen the pose he needs - or is it a survival technique in case the panther escapes? Photograph: Q Magazine

The panther - on loan from Buckingham-based private zoo Amazing Animals - looks on from its cage Photograph: Q Magazine

Either the panther is taking this picture from inside its cage, or the photographer is getting arty Photograph: Q Magazine

Yawning or snarling? Your call Photograph: Q Magazine

Allen keeps an eye on Wright's work Photograph: Q Magazine

Wright shows Allen the images on screen Photograph: Q Magazine

The panther strikes a pose as its handlers arrange the lighting and Wright gets to work outside the cage Photograph: Q Magazine

The finished magazine cover, with two shots of the panther superimposed next to Allen - truly an image with bite Photograph: Q Magazine