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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THIRSTY SQUIRREL TAKES A BREAK

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GRAND PRIX-INSPIRED ESPRESSO MACHINE

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TROUBLESOME PYLON MEETS EXPLOSIVE END

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MAGNIFICENT SNOWY OWL

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SURREAL WILDLIFE

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AIR OF THE DOG: HILARIOUS FLYING POOCHES

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CHIPMUNK YOGA

ARM extended and head flung back, this little chipmunk performs a loose-limbed yoga move .

FIGHTING FOX IS BEATEN BY EAGLES

A fox takes a tumble and lands on his head when he tries to fend off a pair of eagles in Japan .

TIME TRAVELLING PHONE APP

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LIQUID SCULPTURES

A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .

CHEETAH HUNT

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