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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SEALED WITH A BUBBLE KISSED

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CHINESE FISHERMEN FISHING WITH RARE TECHNIQUE

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GOOGLEMAP WHALESHARKS

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STUNNING ICEBERGS

In the calm waters of Greenland, gigantic icebergs dwarf everything around them .

ADORABLE PENGUINS HATCH AT UK ZOO

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TEEN GIRL TRUCKER YOUNGEST IN UK

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LOVE BIRDS

THESE LOVE BIRDS can’t keep their beaks off each other as they share a very public display of affection .

STUNNING ALICE IN WONDERLAND WEDDING RECEPTION

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ARRR-DORABLE ONE-EYED PIRATE KITTEN

AN ADORABLE one-eyed kitten has been dubbed the 'pirate cat' because of his pirate-like facial expressions .

NOT FIT FOR DOGS - RSPCA RESCUERS FIND ANIMALS IN SHOCKING FILTH

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