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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N-ICE DAY FOR A CLIMB

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CHEEKY FROG HITCHES A RIDE ON A SNAIL

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RESTLESS BEAR CUB

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LAST MILITARY HOSPITAL TIME CAPSULE

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WALLABY FEEDS PIGEON

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BEAR AND FOX IN SHOWDOWN

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ONE HUMP OR TWO? CAMEL ENJOYS BREAKFAST WITH FAMILY

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LIGHTHOUSES OVERLOOK GLOWING SUNRISES

The lighthouses of Brittany, from Brest to Le Conquet, stand tall on France’s north-western coast against stunning scenery .

FRILLED LIZARD SINGS FOR THE CAMERA

A frilled lizard appears to be belting out a tune as it sits in a tree with its mouth open wide .

IN FLIGHT MEAL

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