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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OWLS ARE MASTERS OF DISGUISE IN INDIAN FOREST

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RED SMOKE AT NIGHT, VOLCANO SPOTTERS DELIGHT

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MESMERISING FIELD PATTERNS

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LIFE ON THE LINE: SLUM LIES NEXT TO ACTIVE RAILWAY

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SPRITE LIGHTNING CAPTURED IN AURORA LIGHTS

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BIKINI SWIM WITH JELLYFISH

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