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.
NEVER mind being careful not to choke on your food, this mother bird has a bigger challenge on her hands, as her ravenous offspring impatiently launches its head down into her stomach .
WELCOME to the Temple of Zoom where you can “experience” sliding down a Mayan temple into shark infested waters .
While often referred to as the kings of the jungle, gorillas - for all their might - are notorious hydrophobes .
Going for long rides through vast fields together, this twosome share an unbreakable bond .
These are the men with one of the most unpleasant jobs in the world .
A SPECTACULAR array of stars fills the night sky as they soar over this active volcano .
STARING open-mouthed into the camera, this shocked fish looks out of place in the middle of its angry friends .
DIPPING his head into the vase of water, this little squirrel takes a refreshing break from an afternoon of eating .
LEAF-ing much to the imagination, this camera trickery is blooming marvellous .
What lies beneath this building site? Britain's great hope of winning the pre-WW2 arms race against Nazi Germany .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .