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 .
A photographer has captured spellbinding images of stars swirling above the English countryside .
A ROAD KILL munching Scot has chewed on everything from a dead squirrel to an unlucky crow – all in the name of art .
BALANCING 30 metres above ground, these slackliners take the expression of living dangerously one step further, by tightrope walking NAKED .
SOARING through the air, a hungry white-tailed kite prepares to snatch a vole from his mother’s claws .
A SPECTRUM of colours fills the sky during this spectacular and natural display of light .
FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .
Animal rescue volunteers have told how a cat riddled with cancer was forced to ripped off its own ears after it was abandoned by its owners .
An adorable black bear cub struggles to find the perfect spot for an afternoon nap as he wriggles around on the branch of a maple tree .
The view from this rooftop pool is sure to make most holidaymakers envious .
BLOWING bubbles underwater, this adorable polar bear slides into his tank for a playful dip .
With blue waves tumbling over them, these surfers glide underneath a tunnel of water .