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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HIS BAIT WAS SEALED

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PRAYING MANTIS MAKES AN UNLIKELY FRIEND

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SEAL GETS READY FOR HIS CLOSE UP

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ADORABLE SQUIRREL GETS READY FOR A SNOWBALL FIGHT

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OWLS ARE MASTERS OF DISGUISE IN INDIAN FOREST

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ADORABLE POLAR BEAR CUBS PLAY-FIGHT IN THE SNOW

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