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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ADORABLE OWLS SHELTER FROM THE RAIN

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FIGHTING FOX IS BEATEN BY EAGLES

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GRAND PRIX-INSPIRED ESPRESSO MACHINE

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CATERPILLAR KISS

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DIGIT-AL ART: HANDY COLLECTION UNVEILED

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SLEEPING IN THE WILDERNESS

SLEEPING within touching distance of wild African animals might not be everyone's idea of a relaxing break .

FIGHTING BABOONS

THEIR gnarling teeth at the ready, these two baboons fight it out for the last piece of fruit .

MISCHIEVOUS FOX CUBS

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