MONKEY BATH

RAISING his foot into the air, this cheeky monkey offers an unusual wave. Clearly enjoying his bath, he then starts his morning cleaning routine as he begins tending to his feet. These adorable photographs were captured by Welsh aircraft engineer Phil Morgan, 45, after he took the trip to the Jigokudani Yaen-koen wildlife park, Japan, to photograph the cute Japanese macaque.

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FROZEN IN TIME LIGHTHOUSE

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VETERAN BEATEN IN REMEMBRANCE WEEKEND ATTACK

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SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER BEAR

An American black bear mimics John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever dance move by hurling its arm in the air .

PORTRAITS IN PAKISTAN

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PAWS FOR THOUGHT: POLAR BEAR RELAXES IN SNOW

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ANIMAL WHISPERER TAMES SILKY SHARK

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AMAZING LIGHTNING PHOTOGRAPHY

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ROAD KILL ON THE MENU

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DAREDEVIL DIVERS HAVE A WHALE OF A TIME

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PELT-MOBILE SPOTTED

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