OPEN WIDE! CHEEKY MONKEY GIVES FRIEND AN UNEXPECTED DENTAL CHECK-UP

This cheeky macaque gets up close and personal as he examines the dental hygiene of his fellow primate. Using his fingers to prise open his friend's mouth, he carefully inspects his teeth, searching for any unwanted visitors. The comical photographs were captured by British photographer, David Williams, 41, on a visit to Tama Zoo, in Tokyo, Japan last week.

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POLAR BEAR HUG

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LAZY LIZARDS RELAX AND POSE LIKE YODA

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THE UNDERWATER WONDERLAND

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BURSTING FIREWORKS

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ADORABLE SQUIRREL TRIES HER HAND AT PHOTOGRAPHY

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WOMAN DIES AFTER TAXI STABBING

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HYPER-REALISTIC DINNER IS ACTUALLY DESSERT

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THE GREAT ESCAPE

Staring death in the face, a little field mouse bravely confronts a hungry cat .

POLAR BEAR PLAY

WITH SNOW COVERING the ground around them, these two polar bears play fight .

CHEEKY BABY ORANGUTAN

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