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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RECORD BREAKING WATERMELON

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FROG FRIENDS

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SURPRISED SQUIRREL

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CHINESE FISHERMEN FISHING WITH RARE TECHNIQUE

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AMAZING AERIAL PATTERNS

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STUNNING SUMATRAN TIGER CAUSES A SPLASH

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FIGHTING FOX IS BEATEN BY EAGLES

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