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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CAT RIPS OFF OWN EARS DUE TO UNTREATED CANCER

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ADORABLE CHIMP SHOWS OFF GYMNASTIC SKILLS

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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 .

CLIMBERS TACKLE 200FT TOTEM POLE

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SLEEP PARALYSIS DREAMS TURNED REALITY

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ABANDONED TAVERN AND FARM SHOP

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CHERNOBYL - 28 YEARS ON

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BEAR AND FOX IN SHOWDOWN

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