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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LAZY LIZARDS RELAX AND POSE LIKE YODA

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STUNNING CONTRAST OF ENGLISH SETTINGS

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MILLIONS OF LUMINOUS FISH DWARF DIVERS

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LIGHTHOUSES OVERLOOK GLOWING SUNRISES

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BABY WHALE AND MOTHER LAP UP TOURIST ATTENTION

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THE MILLION DOLLAR CARAVAN

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PHOTOGRAPHER BLENDS NIGHT AND DAY IN CITYSCAPES

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CROC VS BAMBI

A BAMBI was dramatically caught in mid-air by a greedy Nile crocodile in a once-in-a-million flying pincer move .

BURSTING FIREWORKS

BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .

FISH FIGHT

FINALLY catching a meal, a pair of great white egrets fight over their dinner .

RED SMOKE AT NIGHT, VOLCANO SPOTTERS DELIGHT

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