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.
An Italian photographer travelled to Chile where he visited several star-gazing sites, home to some of the world's most advanced telescopes, located in the spectacular setting of the Atacama desert .
A soap bubble lands on the frosty ground and creates a shimmering snow globe as crystals form around it .
An Australian beach is illuminated by an enticing neon blue glow as a rare phenomenon lights up the water .
COULD this be the most distastrous wedding cake fail EVER? Most brides opt for a traditional tiered white wedding cake decorated with delicate pink roses and lace for their big day .
THIS is the awesome moment an Osprey catches its prey travelling at 50mph, giving new meaning to FAST FOOD .
A photographer from the United Arab Emirates travelled to Pakistan where he captured the lives of local people in a series of expressive portraits .
WITH A wide smile plastered across his face, this little gecko is ready for his close up .
A photographer has captured stunning photographs of the Milky Way above picturesque landscapes in the UK and Italy .
A baby sperm whale assumed the role of a friendly giant when faced with two awestruck divers .
WITH their robotic movements and pristine uniforms, these are the sexy traffic girls of North Korea that are becoming iconic figures in the secretive state .
These are the faces of orphans suffering from the horrifying effects of chemical warfare .
A group of otters put on a show of aqua aerobics, as they raise their flippers perfectly in sync .