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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HITCHHIKING BIRDS

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UNDERWATER DIVING DOGS

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WELSH HOTEL ONCE HOME TO WWI SOLDIERS NOW LIES ABANDONED

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FLORESCENT PLANKTON LIGHT UP AUSTRALIAN SEA

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WHITE TAILED EAGLES FIGHT FOR FOOD

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ROAD-KILL CUDDLY TOYS

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ABANDONED CARE HOME LIES FORGOTTEN

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FACES OF ORPHAN VICTIMS OF AGENT ORANGE

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STUNNING ENGLISH COUNTRYSIDE

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