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 hilarious photographs were captured by British photographer David Williams, 41, on a visit to Tama Zoo, in Hino, Japan. David, from Bangor, Wales, says: “In these pictures you can see a macaque looking inside a friend's mouth, searching for fleas or insects.
STARING intently into the camera, a polar bear appears to be lost in thought while relaxing in the snow .
THIS is the fascinating abandoned house, complete with mystery portraits and homely items, that has been dubbed - crooked cottage .
A grand 56-bedroom hotel, once heaving with injured soldiers during the First World War, now lies completely abandoned .
SAILING peacefully across a river in the early morning light, a fisherman in China keeps a 1000 year old tradition alive .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
PAWS for thought as you feast your eyes on this rare bear bathing session .
A BEAUTIFUL sight for the eyes and the imagination, these liquid sculptures take shape in many different colours and formations .
The beds are consumed by moss instead of customers at this abandoned hotel .
A diver looks like a minnow as she swims alongside a gigantic whale shark, the largest species of fish on the planet .
BURSTING colours of reds, pinks and purples give the illusion of a collection of stunning flowers .
ROLLING around in the snow, these young brown bears take a break from their play fight to share a tender hug with one another .
An adorable orangutan named Pongo celebrates his first birthday at Zoo Atlanta, Georgia, America .